Chelsea were tactically disciplined against Barcelona, and intelligent about when to attack the La Liga giants. The Blues’ top form was built around a few players including the outstanding Willian.
His goal was the icing on the cake after hitting the post twice and showing he has come of age at the club, following constant doubts of his ability and commitment in the squad.
Willian took his shot well, but it was his overall performance that got Chelsea fans around the world to idolize him. He stepped up when the lenses were on Eden Hazard from the blast of the whistle.
Despite Lionel Messi cancelling out his brilliant opener, Blues fan did not forget the Brazil international’s contributions and expressed their profound joy at his form and display against Ernesto Valverde’s side, who are hot on form both domestically and in continental competitions.
These are a few tweets from Chelsea fans on how they saw Willian against Barcelona.
Willian is so well rounded. Chelsea’s most complete player.
— Hamill (@CPHamill) February 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/JoeTweedie/status/966099739014987776
Willian really showed up 💙💙💙💙
— 𝐆𝐢𝐠𝐢 (@LitSego) February 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/iamscholes/status/966090515019071488
I’ve been critical of Willian when he has underperformed in the past, so I’ll praise him when he steps up – he was fucking brilliant.
— Chelsea Rumours (@ChelseaRumours) February 21, 2018
I am still wondering what is special about Messi's goal… Lmao! Willian's goal was far more beautiful tbh!
Why are some Barca fans trying to hype what is not there?
— Sanitarian Temitope Agboola™ (@topgee992) February 20, 2018
In a game that had a fully fit Messi.
A match where Messi scored.
Willian played better and he is the man of the match. #CHEBAR #ChelseaBarca— ESIT (@ally_praiz) February 20, 2018
Willian's goal last night a technical marvel. Mourinho right to try and bring him to United for the right wing. Should be starting more meaningful games for Chelsea.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) February 21, 2018
Willian was Chelsea standout performer by a country mile but Chelsea fans would rather push Hazard & Kante agendas 😂😂
— Thomas Shelby Stan Acc (@SaMmapago) February 21, 2018
Willian was absolutely incredible tonight. The best player on the pitch. Silencing the haters/doubters, once again. #CHEBAR #ChelseaBarça
— Olivia Buzaglo (@OliviaBuzaglo) February 20, 2018
