Chelsea's most expensive player in history gets humbled for premature boasting.

Chelsea lost 2-5 to PSG in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, a match where Enzo Fernandez became the focus not only for his equalizing goal making it 2-2, but also for his subsequent celebration which is being widely discussed on social media.

Enzo Fernandez scored with a neat finish at the Parc des Princes, helping Chelsea level the score at 2-2. However, after about 75 minutes of evenly matched play against the reigning champions, the English side collapsed in the final stages and suffered decisive blows. Among them, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored twice after coming off the bench, leaving Chelsea in an extremely disadvantageous position ahead of the return leg.

According to images circulating on social media, Enzo Fernandez might need to reconsider his celebration. After sliding towards the Chelsea fans' section, the World Cup-winning star was caught by cameras pointing to the Club World Cup badge on his chest.

This is seen as a gesture recalling Chelsea's 3-0 victory over PSG in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup final last July.

However, after that provocative response, PSG answered with a top-class performance. All five goals from the home team showcased the caliber of the reigning Champions League champions, while the final 15 minutes turned into a disastrous period for Chelsea.

Even after extending the lead to 5-2, Kvaratskhelia also gestured by pointing at the Champions League champion logo, then pointing down to the pitch as a way to remind Enzo Fernandez who the current tournament champion is.

After the heavy defeat in Paris, Chelsea clearly put themselves in a difficult position. Not only losing heavily, the English team also exposed issues with composure and match control under the highest pressure. In that context, Enzo Fernandez's celebration made this defeat even more notable.

At Stamford Bridge next week, Chelsea will need more than just a good performance. Liam Rosenior's team truly needs a miracle to continue their Champions League story.

Enzo joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023. Chelsea spent €121 million at that time, a figure that remains a club record to this day. Nevertheless, the Argentine international's performances at Stamford Bridge have silenced all criticism. After 158 appearances for Chelsea, Enzo has scored 28 goals and provided 29 assists. He has also become the conductor in The Blues' system.