UEFA Champions League — Olympiastadion, Berlin
Junior delivered a captain’s performance as Chelsea dismantled Hertha Berlin 4–0 away from home, continuing their perfect start in the UEFA Champions League League Phase. The Brazilian winger scored twice and assisted another in a clinical display that underlined Calin Dimario’s European credentials.
Relentless from the Start
After a cagey opening, Jairzinho broke the deadlock in the 36th minute with a low drive into the bottom corner following a swift Chelsea counterattack. Shon Mishpati doubled the lead early in the second half with a deft finish that was confirmed by goal-line technology after clipping the post.
Captain Fantastic
From there, it became the Junior show. The skipper finished off a flowing move with a clever strike from close range in the 67th minute before capping the victory with a powerful header on 78 minutes. His energy, movement, and link-up play with Jairzinho and Mishpati proved too much for the German side to handle.
Statement of Intent
The 23-year-old Brazilian has now been directly involved in three goals in the competition already this season, picking up a 9.1 match rating. Junior’s performance evoked memories of his 43-goal campaign last year, as Chelsea look to mount another serious European challenge under Dimario.
Player of the Match: Junior (Chelsea) — 2 goals, 1 assist, 9.1 rating, 13.9km covered.
With the 4–0 win, Chelsea sit firmly atop their Champions League group and extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to 15 games — a streak that’s fast becoming the envy of Europe.