Key Takeaways:
- Last night, Chelsea defeated Ajax 5:1 at Stamford Bridge, marking a record-breaking Champions League performance
- Three teenagers – Marc Guiu, Estevao, and Tyrique George – each scored, the first instance of such a trio netting in a single Champions League match
- Chelsea moved up to 11th place in the group standings, while Ajax remained winless at the bottom following a third consecutive defeat
Match Overview
Chelsea delivered an emphatic 5:1 victory over Ajax at Stamford Bridge, in a match that saw three teenage players – Marc Guiu, Estevao, and Tyrique George – each find the scoresheet, setting a new Champions League milestone. Ajax travelled to London following two group-stage losses and were under immediate pressure after Kenneth Taylor’s straight red card for a dangerous challenge on Facundo Buonanotte in the 15th minute left them with ten men.
Marc Guiu became Chelsea’s youngest ever Champions League goalscorer with his strike vs. Ajax.
33 minutes later, Estevao broke the record with a penalty.
Then Tyrique George, a month younger than Guiu, scored to jump into second 😅 pic.twitter.com/xtOlyvw0ze
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) October 22, 2025
First Half: Chelsea Capitalise on Ajax’s Early Setback
Chelsea wasted no time exploiting their numerical advantage. Wesley Fofana delivered a precise cross from the free kick, allowing Marc Guiu to open the scoring, his first goal in the Champions League for Chelsea. Moises Caicedo soon doubled the lead, his powerful long-range effort taking a telling deflection that left the Ajax goalkeeper unable to react.
Ajax briefly rallied in the 33rd minute when Weghorst converted from the penalty spot. However, any momentum was short-lived, as Weghorst conceded a penalty at the other end, fouling Enzo Fernandez in the area. Fernandez responded with composure, restoring Chelsea’s two-goal cushion. In added time before the break, Estevao – after being fouled himself – slotted home Chelsea’s third from the penalty spot, also marking his maiden goal in the competition.
Second Half: Substitutions Make Immediate Impact
Manager Enzo Maresca chose to make three changes at the interval, introducing Chalobah, Santos, and Tyrique George. The impact was instantaneous: just three minutes into the half, Tyrique George pounced on a loose ball in the box to score Chelsea’s fourth goal.
Records and Noteworthy Statistics
The historic evening at Stamford Bridge saw 17-years old Reggie Walsh make his Champions League debut for Chelsea, setting a new club record as the youngest ever participant in the competition for the side. Ajax, meanwhile, suffered another blow as they continue their campaign without registering a single point.
| Competition | Fixture | Score | Chelsea Goalscorers | Ajax Goalscorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions League | Chelsea v Ajax | 5:1 | Marc Guiu, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez (pen.), Estevao (pen.), Tyrique George | Weghorst (pen.) |
Implications in the Standings
With this comprehensive result, Chelsea ascended to 11th in the standings, whereas Ajax’s struggles continued as they found themselves still rooted to the bottom of the table without a single point to their name.
