Enzo Maresca was sent off for celebrating Estevao's dramatic 95th-minute winner as Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. The Italian manager sprinted down the touchline after the Brazilian teenager's first goal for the club secured a crucial victory.
Maresca had already received a yellow card for angrily complaining about a VAR decision on a Chelsea penalty claim. When Estevao struck in the dying moments, the Chelsea boss couldn't contain his emotions and raced to celebrate with his players.
Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville said: "He's been sent off, he won't care about that. Well worth being sent off for. What a celebration." Referee Anthony Taylor showed Maresca a second yellow card, forcing him to make an early exit down the tunnel.
Estevao's breakthrough moment
The 18-year-old Brazilian sensation capitalised on Chelsea's persistent attacks down the left flank to score his maiden goal for the club. BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Pat Nevin said: "They've not had anyone lock down that back post, but Estevao takes his chance and arrives there for a tap in. What a massive, massive moment."
Moises Caicedo had opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike in the first half. Cody Gakpo equalised for Liverpool before Estevao's winner sent Stamford Bridge into raptures.
Chelsea's discipline concerns
According to the Daily Mail, this was Chelsea's fourth red card in five games, following dismissals for Robert Sanchez, Trevoh Chalobah and Joao Pedro. Maresca will be suspended from the touchline when Chelsea visit Nottingham Forest after the international break.
The victory ended Chelsea's three-game winless run despite an extensive injury crisis affecting their defensive options. Liverpool have now lost three consecutive matches and surrendered top spot to Arsenal.
Madonna was watching the match from the stands, according to the Evening Standard. Neville added: "His team have been outstanding. They've got better and better as the game has gone on."
Sources used: "Mirror", "Daily Mail", "Evening Standard", "Independent", "Guardian"
Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
