US EditionYouthful Chelsea Thump Hapless Ajax 5-1 in Champions League
Chelsea became the first team to have three teenagers score in a Champions League match during a 5-1 win, using their second youngest starting lineup ever.
- Chelsea swept Ajax 5-1 on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge, becoming the first team to have three teenagers score in a Champions League game.
- By selecting a notably young side, Enzo Maresca named the second youngest starting 11 an English club had ever selected in the competition, behind an Arsenal side with an unusual record.
- Marc Guiu opened the scoring, Enzo Fernandez converted a penalty and Estevao Willian scored from the spot, while Tyrique George struck three minutes after coming on.
- Chelsea's victory completed a fourth straight win across competitions and moved them into the top half of the Champions League table, while Ajax remain bottom after a third straight defeat.
- Ajax's errors proved decisive as three misjudged challenges led to a red card and two penalties, recalled goalkeeper Remko Pasveer conceded five goals, and the club conceded four first-half goals for the first time since 1958.
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