Chelsea’s Youthful Firepower Dazes Barcelona in a 3-0 Champions League Thriller
Chelsea, a team built around a roughly 23-year-old core, delivered a star-making performance against Barcelona. The 3-0 result at Stamford Bridge underscored the patience of Enzo Maresca’s project and suggested a bright European horizon. Barcelona struggled to adapt after a first-half red card, revealing questions about their deeper squad depth. The night crowned Chelsea’s rising generation as serious contenders in Europe, even as Barça faced tactical headaches.