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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><ul><li>Palmeiras beat Cruzeiro 2-1</li><li>Estevao scored the winner in the 90th minute</li><li>Continue to challenge Botafogo for the championship</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

VIDEO: Chelsea-bound Willian 'Messinho' Estevao scores thunderous free-kick to keep Palmeiras in title race

<p>Estevao showcased his immense talent with a breathtaking 90th-minute free-kick that secured a vital 2-1 comeback victory over Cruzeiro at the Mineirao Stadium on Wednesday evening. With just two steps and a precise left-footed strike, Estevao sent the ball soaring into the top corner of the net, leaving the goalkeeper powerless and the crowd in awe.   </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ro" dir="ltr">Willian Estevão. Special talent. ✨🇧🇷 <a href="https://t.co/Q4CIFHPgan">pic.twitter.com/Q4CIFHPgan</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1864523869794546114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>This dramatic victory has set the stage for an exciting final day of the Brazilian Serie A. Palmeiras now stands a chance to claim their third league title in recent years but will need not only a win against Fluminense at Allianz Parque but also Sao Paulo to defeat league leaders Botafogo at Nilton Santos. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The teenager has been instrumental in Palmeiras' campaign, contributing 13 goals and nine assists in 30 league appearances. In October, Estevao broke <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/estevao-willian-wonderkid-chelsea-sensation-breaks-neymar-record-messinho-palmeiras-brazil-serie-a/blt9815ff461dbf0b4e#cs43c84a3e36183bb3" target="_blank">Neymar’s record for goal contributions by a 17-year-old</a> in Brazil’s top flight, achieving 17 contributions compared to Neymar’s 16 in 2009 while at Santos. </p><p>Premier League giants Chelsea have secured an agreement for the young star in a deal, reportedly worth <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-gbp56m-estevao-willian-deal-palmeiras/blt57be01458e565c74" target="_blank">£56 million ($73 million),</a> which will see him join the London club in July 2025, shortly after he turns 18. This move underlines his potential as one of the most exciting prospects in world football, with fans eagerly anticipating his arrival in England.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ESTEVAO?

VIDEO: Chelsea-bound Willian 'Messinho' Estevao scores thunderous free-kick to keep Palmeiras in title race | Goal.com United Arab Emirates

Chelsea-bound Willian &apos;Messinho&apos; Estevao fired in a thunderous free-kick at the death to keep Palmeiras&apos; title hopes hanging by a thread.