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Willian the great! Chelsea star shone against Barcelona in his finest display on the big stage… after years of being in and out of the team he is proving key to Antonio Conte

Daily Mail | February 21, 2018

Related Topics: Barcelona, Antonio Conte, Chelsea F.C., Team, Year, Willian (footballer, born 1988), José Mourinho, Marc-André ter Stegen, Star, Roman Abramovich

After hitting the woodwork twice against Barcelona, the third time really was the charm for Willian.

To finally get his goal on Tuesday, he used the same trademark move that he has practised to perfection at Chelsea's Cobham training ground.

Willian received the ball outside of the box, paused, accelerated to the right then put it past a static Marc-Andre ter Stegen. At last, the warrior had his reward.

Chelsea ace Willian slides on his knees in celebration of his opening goal at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea ace Willian slides on his knees in celebration of his opening goal at Stamford Bridge
Willian bent his shot around Barcelona defenders and Antonio Rudiger to break the deadlock
Willian bent his shot around Barcelona defenders and Antonio Rudiger to break the deadlock
The Brazil international had gone close on two previous occasions but hit the woodwork
The Brazil international had gone close on two previous occasions but hit the woodwork
This was possibly the Brazilian's best performance since he first pulled on the blue of Chelsea five years ago, certainly when it comes to big games.
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