The Brazilian-born Spaniard had a World Cup campaign to forget as La Furia Roja crashed out of the tournament in the group stages. However, after inspiring former club Atletico Madrid to reach the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League final and clinching the Spanish Primera Division title, Diego Costa looks ready to impress at his new club in London.
Diego Costa showed a glimpse of what he can do when he broke the deadlock with a stylish goal after 24 minutes. He was then subbed off for Ivorian legend Didier Drogba as Jose Mourinho made his second change of the night against Fenerbahçe.
Diego Costa’s solo effort
Twitter reaction: Is Diego Costa the man for Chelsea, already?
Feels so good to have a striker, a real striker. Diego Costa, take a bow.
— ChelsTransferGossip (@ChelsTransfer) August 8, 2014
And someone actually told me that Diego Costa is going to be a flop in the premier league #CFC
— The Blues Of Chelsea (@JustATrueBlue) August 8, 2014
I know its only pre season but oh my word another fantastic goal scored by Diego Costa. Very impressive stuff from the big man #CFC
— Maitiú Ó Domhnaill (@Matt_ODonnell17) August 8, 2014
This is basically Diego Costa replying to all the hypocrites that turned up against him during & after the World Cup.
— Rashad (@Mourinholic) August 8, 2014
