Thiago Silva's son had a front row seat for Chelsea's latest Champions League victory.

The Blues beat Benfica at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in Jose Mourinho's homecoming.

Richard Rios' first half own goal proved to be the difference between the two sides.

It has now emerged that Silva's eldest son was amongst the fleet of ballboys for the match.

The Brazilian defender could see 16-year-old Isago follow in his footsteps in west London.

Isago is already a member of Chelsea's under-18 side, with his duties as an academy prospect including serving as a ballboy for home matches.

The teenager, who can play at left-back or in central defence, took to social media after the win over Benfica.

He shared a series of snaps of himself both before and during the league phase clash.

Alongside the post, he wrote: "Champions League nights at the Bridge."

Isago joined the Blues' youth system at under-13 level before helping them win the Under-15 Premier League Floodlit Cup.

He went on to make his Under-18 Premier League debut last season and was named as one of their academy scholars for the current campaign back in July.

The squad also includes Emmanuel Eboue's son Mathis as well as Reggie Walsh, who made his first-team debut last term aged 16.

As for Silva, his youngest son Iago could soon join Isago pitchside having also joined the club's academy.

If the pair are able to feature for the senior side in the future then they would realise their father's dream.

The 41-year-old previously expressed his desire to see his sons play for Chelsea.

He explained: "I have to say, at every club I've been at, I've felt a lot of love from the clubs themselves and the fans, but here it feels a little bit different, because of the fact that my kids are playing in the team too.

"For me, it would be a dream to see them play professionally at Chelsea. I love watching them, ultimately, and I try to help them as much as I can.

"I love seeing my kids playing here, my wife is here all the time and even wants to be at every away game.

"I think she realises that time is running out slightly, so she wants to make the most of the last few years of my career.

"When I got here, it felt like love at first sight, to be honest, and I'm still very proud to be here."

Silva spent four years at Chelsea between 2020 and 2024, making 155 appearances for the club.

He also helped the Blues win the Champions League and Club World Cup before returning to boyhood club Fluminense last summer.(TalkSports)

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