It was with a tear in his eye that Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira bid farewell to the teenager whom he described as “my son”, and although Willian Estevao could not stop Chelsea reaching the Club World Cup semi-finals he certainly made an impression against his new club.

Estevao Willian could hardly have introduced himself to Chelsea in a better way.When the 18-year-old Brazilian smashed home an equaliser for Palmeiras against the Blues from an almost impossible angle on Saturday - Chelsea fans could have been forgiven for feeling a little bit excited.

Chelsea reaches the semi-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup thanks to a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras, achieved at the last moment. Palmer scores, Estevao equalizes, then an own goal in the 83rd minute decides the match and sends the Blues to the Club World Cup semi-finals.