Highlights of Chelsea vs Bayern Leverkusen

 






Match Highlights – Chelsea vs. Bayer Leverkusen (2-0, August 8, 2025)



  • Estevão’s Debut Dazzle: The teenage Brazilian starlet lit up Stamford Bridge on his debut, netting the opener around the 18th minute. His performance was marked by superb dribbling, smart link-up play with Cole Palmer, and a rating of 9 out of 10 from SunSport’s assessment.  
  • João Pedro Seals It: In the dying moments of the match, fellow Brazilian João Pedro scored the second goal—capping a confident pre-season opener for Chelsea.  
  • Manager’s Line-up Strategy: Enzo Maresca fielded a blend of seasoned pros, developmental youth, and new signings—striking a strong balance that delivered composure and control throughout the game.  
  • Player Ratings Snapshot:
    • Estevão: Match-high 9/10 — dominant influence and stylish debut.
    • Filip Jorgensen (GK): 8/10 — alert, steady, strong distribution.
    • Some newcomers like Josh Acheampong and Andrey Santos impressed; Tyrique George and Jorrell Hato had quieter outings.  






Keywords for Easy Reference



Here are some keywords to capture the essence of the match:


  • Estevão debut
  • João Pedro late goal
  • Maresca youth rotation
  • Pre-season friendly win
  • Chelsea new signings
  • Filip Jorgensen saves
  • Stamford Bridge performance





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