UCL: Chelsea Unleash Young Talent to Crush Ajax

Chelsea's youthful stars shine in 5-1 rout of 10-man Ajax

Chelsea's young stars Marc Guiu, Estevao, and Tyrique George scored as the Blues dominated 10-man Ajax 5-1 in the Champions League.

Chelsea made more history on a perfect night when Reggie Walsh was introduced, becoming the youngest player to represent the Blues in the Champions League...

Chelsea's youthful attack proved too much for a struggling Ajax side, as three teenagers - Marc Guiu, Estevao, and Tyrique George - scored in a dominant 5-1 win. The victory marks a significant result for Chelsea, who showcased their young talent in the UEFA Champions League.

Ajax's task was already daunting after losing their first two league phase games, and things only got tougher when they were reduced to 10 men. Despite being outnumbered, they managed to concede only one goal initially but ultimately succumbed to Chelsea's relentless pressure.

Under pressure manager John Heitinga's night got off to a worse start when Kenneth Taylor was shown an early red card for a reckless challenge on Facundo Buonanotte. Chelsea quickly capitalized on the man advantage, working a free-kick into a deep cross that Wesley Fofana headed across the box for Guiu to score his first Champions League goal for Chelsea.

Moises Caicedo doubled Chelsea's lead with a stunning long-range effort that took a wicked deflection to wrong-foot veteran goalkeeper Remko Pasveer, cementing the hosts' dominance. Ajax's rare moment of threat came in the 33rd minute when Wout Weghorst scored a penalty, awarded after Tosin Adarabioyo accidentally trod on Raúl Moro's foot, allowing the Dutch striker to squeeze the ball under Filip Jorgensen's dive.

Weghorst's momentary lapse changed the game's momentum when he clumsily fouled Enzo Fernandez, gifting Chelsea a penalty. The Blues' skipper coolly converted the spot-kick to restore their lead. Estêvão then sealed the win with his first UCL goal, firing home a penalty in first-half stoppage time after being fouled by Youri Baas.

Estevao's clinical finish showcased his composure, and the penalty was a fitting reward for his trickery that drew the foul.

Chelsea score five at Stamford Bridge 🖐️#UCL pic.twitter.com/YahdckWMua

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 22, 2025

With Chelsea's lead secure, manager Enzo Maresca made three changes at halftime, introducing Trevoh Chalobah, Andrey Santos, and Tyrique George. George wasted no time making an impact, scoring just three minutes after coming on. He pounced on a loose ball in the box and slotted a first-time shot past Pasveer, which deflected off a defender to seal the goal.

JBG. ⚡️#CFC | #UCL pic.twitter.com/dituQOOlcS

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 22, 2025

Chelsea made more history on a perfect night when Reggie Walsh was introduced, becoming the youngest player to represent the Blues in the Champions League. Walsh and his teammates dominated the remainder of the match, securing a statement 5-1 win that lifted Chelsea to 11th place. Meanwhile, Ajax remained at the bottom of the standings without a point.

The match ended in a convincing victory for Chelsea, with the youngster Reggie Walsh etching his name in the record books. Under Enzo Maresca's management, Chelsea showcased their depth and talent, outplaying Ajax in every aspect. The win marked a significant result for the Premier League side, who continue to impress in the Champions League.