Chelsea recorded a stunning 3-0 victory over Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night in a performance that thrilled Blues fans and shook the Champions League group stage.
The Premier League side came close to conceding early, as Ferran Torres squandered a clear chance to put the visitors ahead. Chelsea also had Enzo Fernandez’s effort ruled out before Jules Kounde’s own goal handed them the opening advantage.
Barcelona were reduced to 10 men before halftime when Ronald Araujo received a second yellow card, allowing Chelsea to dominate the second half. Willian Estevao and Liam Delap capitalized on the extra-man advantage, scoring two further goals to seal the emphatic win.
Elsewhere across Europe, Manchester City suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, while Newcastle United let slip a one-goal lead to lose 2-1 at Marseille. Juventus edged a five-goal thriller in Norway, defeating Bodo/Glimt 3-2, and Borussia Dortmund cruised to a 4-0 triumph over Villarreal.
Tuesday’s matches showcased the unpredictable nature of the Champions League, delivering dramatic results that could have major implications for the group standings.
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