On a dramatic Premier League evening at the London Stadium on 22 August 2025, Lucas Paquetá unleashed a thunderbolt that reverberated across the pitch and social media alike.
With just six minutes on the clock, the Brazilian midfielder fired a blistering strike from outside the box, bending the ball into the top-right corner past Robert Sánchez to hand West Ham a shock lead over Chelsea.
It was a moment of brilliance that thrilled fans and signaled West Ham’s intent at the outset of the game.
From Sky to Rubble: How Chelsea Responded
Yet, the euphoria was fleeting. Chelsea swiftly turned the game on its head with ruthless precision. Joao Pedro headed home the equalizer before Pedro Neto’s superb volley put the Reds ahead.
By half-time, Enzo Fernández extended Chelsea’s lead after an exquisite assist from the teenage substitute, Estêvão—who had earlier indirectly contributed to Paquetá’s opener. The rot continued after the break, as Moisés Caicedo capitalized on a goalkeeping error and Trevoh Chalobah sealed the emphatic 5-1 victory.
Despite Paquetá’s moment of pure magic, Chelsea’s depth, cohesion, and attacking flair proved overwhelming.
