Barcelona target Joao Pedro scores brilliant overhead kick as Chelsea lose again

TL;DR

Chelsea's Joao Pedro scored a stunning overhead kick against Nottingham Forest, but the team lost 3-1, marking their sixth consecutive Premier League defeat. Barcelona is reportedly interested in signing Pedro as an alternative to Julian Alvarez.

Key points

Joao Pedro scored an overhead kick for Chelsea
Chelsea lost 3-1 to Nottingham Forest
This marks Chelsea's sixth straight Premier League defeat
Barcelona is interested in signing Joao Pedro
Pedro has 20 goals this season

Joao PedroChelseaNottingham ForestBarcelona

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Joao Pedro of Chelsea acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on May 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) | Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea star Joao Pedro has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent days as a potential alternative to Julian Alvarez. The rumor mill is confident that Pedro is on Barca’s radar ahead of the summer transfer window and the Brazilian is likely to have got Catalan hearts fluttering with his latest goalscoring exploits. Pedro scored a brilliant overhead kick for Chelsea on Monday afternoon against Nottingham Forest to showcase his impressive goalscoring ability.

The Chelsea star now has 20 goals in all competitions this season for the Londoners despite the Blues having endured a really difficult campaign. The goal came in a 3-1 defeat to struggling Nottingham Forest in what is Chelsea’s sixth straight Premier League defeat, a result that leaves them down in ninth place in the table and now 10 points adrift of the Champions League places. Pedro won’t come cheap if he does move on this summer, although Barcelona have been told he’s a better fit for their team than . *Would you like to see Pedro at Barca? Share your thoughts in the comments below!*

Q&A

What did Joao Pedro achieve in the match against Nottingham Forest?

Joao Pedro scored a brilliant overhead kick during Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Why is Barcelona interested in Joao Pedro?

Barcelona views Joao Pedro as a potential alternative to Julian Alvarez for their summer transfer plans.

How many goals has Joao Pedro scored this season for Chelsea?

Joao Pedro has scored 20 goals in all competitions this season for Chelsea.

Barcelona target Joao Pedro scores brilliant overhead kick as Chelsea lose again

TL;DR

Key points

Q&A

Related Articles

Rangers' heart questioned as title hopes all but ended at Tynecastle

Packers sign Tyrod Taylor: Ranking best quarterbacks still available for backup market

Eagles extend Jon Ferrari, Dom DiSandro amid front office shift

UCL burning questions: Is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia the world's most fun player? Has Viktor Gyokeres arrived?

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts makes major Shohei Ohtani pitching announcement for next start

Sabrina Ionescu injury delivers blow to Liberty to start 2026 WNBA season

More from Sports