Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez sparked headlines on Thursday after delivering three fiery statements following the Blues’ impressive win over Barcelona. The Spanish shot-stopper, who played a crucial role in the hard-fought contest, did not hold back when speaking about his team’s Champions League prospects, the Premier League, and teammate Marc Cucurella’s performance.
Sánchez confidently declared that Chelsea should be viewed among the favourites to win this season’s UEFA Champions League. “Barcelona favorites to win the Champions League? We are the favorites, as I see Chelsea as the favorites,” he said. His comments come at a time when the London club has been showing renewed energy and tactical sharpness, raising hope among supporters that they could return to Europe’s elite level.
One of the most talked-about moments of the night was Marc Cucurella’s defensive display against young Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal. Sánchez jokingly remarked, “Cucurella has Lamine Yamal in his pocket tonight,” praising the left-back for keeping the teenager quiet throughout the match. Cucurella’s aggressive pressing, timely tackles, and positional awareness were key factors in limiting Barcelona’s attacking rhythm.
Sánchez also touched upon the level of competition in English football, reinforcing a long-standing belief about the Premier League’s intensity. “I’m always saying, all the players are very good… until they come prove themselves in Premier League,” he stated.
