In a moment that has sent Chelsea fans into rapturous celebration at Stamford Bridge, right-back Malo Gusto finally broke his scoring duck for the Blues, netting his first goal in his 98th appearance assisted by Alejandro Garnacho during a tense Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers today 8th November 2025.
Malo Gusto, a 22-year-old French international, struck a thunderous effort from the edge of the box, breaking the deadlock in the second half and giving Enzo Maresca's side a vital lead in what could prove to be a defining match in their title-chasing campaign.
The goal arrived in the 52nd minute after a patient build-up play saw the ball worked out wide to Gusto, who cut inside and unleashed a curling right-footed shot that found the top corner, leaving Wolves goalkeeper José Sá rooted to the spot.
It was a strike of pure class from a player long admired for his defensive solidity and overlapping runs, but who had hitherto been denied by the woodwork, deflections, and sheer misfortune in front of goal. Maresca's reaction on the touchline was priceless – a mix of fist pumps and a knowing nod, as if to say, "About time!" – captured in viral clips that have already racked up millions of views across social media.
This landmark moment caps a remarkable journey for Gusto at Chelsea, one that began with high promise but tested his patience on the scoresheet.
Prior to this strike, the defender had gone over 90 appearances without a goal at senior level for club or country – a statistic that had become something of a running joke among supporters, with memes and TikToks lamenting his "first goal still loading" status. Yet, his contributions elsewhere have been immense: 4 assists in the current season alone, plus a trophy haul including the 2024/25 Carabao Cup, where his tireless runs down the right flank were instrumental.