Game is over and the final score is Chelsea 2-0 Leverkusen. Here is the match report.
2025 Club Friendlies
2-0
Match Report
Estevao Willian introduced himself with a goal on his debut before Joao Pedro staked his claim for the starting striker spot with a late second as Chelsea beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in their first pre-season friendly.
Estevao, the 18-year-old Brazilian winger who signed from Palmeiras for £29m, proved why he is so highly rated, keeping his cool to volley in a close-range opener in the 18th minute before dazzling with his quick feet and lightning pace on the right flank and later through the middle.
Liam Delap started up front for Chelsea with fellow striker Nicolas Jackson not in the squad after telling the club he wants to explore his transfer options this summer, but the summer signing had only 13 touches in an underwhelming performance.
His night was compounded when Joao Pedro replaced him midway through the second half and wrapped up the victory with a clinical finish late on.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
10' Gusto strikes from outside the box, but the shot is too high!
12' Caicedo shoots in distance but the ball is saved!
18' GOAL! Estêvão scores from close range assisted by Palmer! Chelsea 1-0 Leverkusen
27' Chalobah's shot is saved by goalkeeper!
40' Grimaldo gets plenty of dip on his effort but Jorgensen palms it away!
54' George gets on the ball but his effort is wide of the mark from the edge of box!
56' Hato blocks Schik’s shot after Acheampong’s slip gifts the visitors the ball!
67' Estevao drags his effort wide of the far post!
75' Highlight from Chelsea vs Leverkusen
77' Santos, Acheampong and Estevao make way for Anselmino, Rak-Sakyi and Antwi!
80' Match Event for Chelsea vs Leverkusen
Line-ups
Chelsea XI: Cucurella, Trevoh Chalobah, Cole Palmer, Jørgensen, Caicedo, Gusto, Liam Delap, Andrey Santos, Josh Acheampong, Tyrique George, Estêvão
Subs: Adarabioyo, Reece James, Robert Sánchez, Pedro Neto, João Pedro, Enzo, Gabriel Slonina, Gittens, Dário Essugo, samuel sakyi rak, Jorrel Hato, Aarón Anselmino, Genesis Antwi
Leverkusen XI: Grimaldo, Mark Flekken, Andrich, Schick, A.García, Tapsoba, Tella, Hincapie, Adli, Quansah, Ibrahim Maza
Subs: Lomb, Victor Boniface, Farid Alfa-Ruprecht, Sarco, Ferdinand Pohl, Francesco Buono, Montrell Culbreath, Axel Tape, Ben Hawighorst, Jeremiah Mensah, Christian Kofane, David Thiel, simeon rapsch