Chelsea fans couldn’t stop buzzing after the Blues thumped Ajax 5-1 in the UEFA Champions League, a night that showcased not just the goals but the rise of a new generation under Enzo Maresca. Social media lit up with excitement and pride as teenage sensation Estêvão Willian, who was the youngest Brazilian to score for Brazil since Pelé, and 21-year-old winger Jamie Gittens stole the show.
For many fans, it was a night to remember for Estêvão, who etched his name into the record books as Chelsea’s youngest-ever goalscorer in the Champions League. The Brazilian wonderkid’s poise and confidence belied his age, sparking plenty of admiration online, especially from Dr Geet @DrGeet1305 on X who captured the moment perfectly, celebrating Estêvão’s historic rise.
He said:
18-year-old Estêvão this season: Youngest player in Premier League history to assist a goal for Chelsea. Youngest Brazilian to score the winning goal in a Premier League game. Youngest goalscorer in Chelsea’s Champions League history. Estêvão’s first #UCL goal.
While Estêvão made history, Jamie Gittens silenced his doubters with a blistering display full of energy, pace, and intent. Despite early scepticism around his signing, the young Englishman answered critics with a performance worthy of the spotlight; Chelsea fan robdogjay @robdogj on X exclaimed this perfectly in his post.
He tweeted:
Some Chelsea fans were ridiculing this guy (Jamie Gittens). They forget that this kid is only 21 years old. People need to live by the Chelsea Motto… ‘Be Carefree!!!’
Not everyone had a smooth night, though. One fan, Duke @dukemercy23 on X, hilariously lamented tweaking his bet slip before kick-off with Chelsea eventually delivering and Tottenham playing a goalless draw.
He Posted:
Imagine karo I remove Chelsea 2up to add Tottenham 1.5 I’m just Blaming myself since bro.
Amid the laughter and celebration, Omar @TerkpeteyDugba1 on X joined the chorus of praise, congratulating Gittens on winning Player of the Match:
Congratulations to Jamie Gittens on being named Player of the Match for Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League victory over Ajax!
And if one tweet summed up the mood at Stamford Bridge, it came from Degen BET3 @degenBET3 on X, bragging that this Chelsea team is ready to take on anyone, specifically Barcelona.
He bragged:
Chelsea will paste Barca wetin no good. Teams that press are Chelsea’s favourite. One thing is sure on the night… goals must flow.
From youthful brilliance to renewed belief, Chelsea fans are dreaming big again, and if nights like this are anything to go by, Maresca’s boys are only just getting started.
