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Football: Chelsea Dominates Bayer Leverkusen

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 8 – Estevao Willian scored in his debut as Chelsea secured a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in their first pre-season friendly, with Joao Pedro adding a late goal.

  • Chelsea won a pre-season match against Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Estevao scoring on his debut after joining from Palmeiras.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, stating, 'I'm very happy with the performance, especially after just 3-4 days of training together.'
  • Alongside Estevao, Joao Pedro contributed a late goal, adding to Chelsea's morale-boosting win ahead of the Premier League season.
  • Chelsea is preparing to kick off their Premier League campaign next week.
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Chelsea fans have given their verdict on Brazilian talent Estevao Willian after his impressive debut against Bayer Leverkusen. After a busy summer that included Club World Cup triumph, Chelsea returned to the pitch for their first pre-season friendly, taking place at Stamford Bridge on Friday night against the German Bundesliga side. Enzo Maresca's side had been given a short break after their surprise victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Clu…

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Jorrel Hato has completed his first minutes in Chelsea's blue. The defender, acquired from Ajax, made his debut in the friendly against Bayer Leverkusen (2-0).

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His first visit to Stamford Bridge. Then Estêvão, 18, introduced himself to the Chelsea fans. The super talent scored a goal and kissed the club badge.

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Chelsea continues with a steady pace in its preseason and this Friday August 8 added a new triumph by beating Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, in a friendly who had the appeal of a duel by Ecuadorians.

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The Sun broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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