The Blues face bottom-of-the-table Ajax in a European encounter they should win
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Chelsea host Ajax in the Champions League tonight looking to continue the momentum they have built up over the last three games.
The Blues have beaten Benfica, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in successive matches and are building some consistency for boss Enzo Maresca. They have scored six goals in those wins and conceded just once - against Premier League champions Liverpool.
A bruising 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich got their Champions League campaign off to a poort start but they rectified that result by beating Benfica last time out. A victory over Ajax would propel them up the table and leave them in a good position for the remainder of the league phase.
The Dutch side have not won in three games and lost both of their Champions League outings so far. That leaves Chelsea as favourites to win this evening but Maresca will know a positive performance is also required from his team.
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48' GOAL! George comes off the bench and scores (CHE 5-1 AJX)
45+6' GOAL! Estevao converts Chelsea's second penalty (CHE 4-1 AJX)
45' GOAL! Fernandez restores two goal cushion with penalty (CHE 3-1 AJX)
33' GOAL! Weghorst socre from penalty spot (CHE 2-1 AJX)
27' GOAL! Caicedo doubles lead with shot from range (CHE 2-0 AJX)
18' GOAL! Guiu sends Chelsea ahead 90 seconds after red card (CHE 1-0 AJX)
16' RED CARD! Kenneth Taylor sent off for lunge on Buonanotte (CHE 0-0 AJX)
3 minutes ago
Chelsea 5-1 Ajax
60 mins: An hour played at Stamford Bridge and Ajax will be looking at these little landmarks and ticking them off.
They’ll already be thinking about getting off the pitch. It’s been a torrid start to their Champions League campaign on tonight’s outing has only made matters worse.
Mike Jones22 October 2025 21:23
7 minutes ago
Chelsea 5-1 Ajax
56 mins: Estevao is shown a yellow card for leaving a bit too much on Lucas Rosa.
It’s the correct decision and there’s an opportunity for the visitors to get the ball up the pitch.
Mike Jones22 October 2025 21:19
8 minutes ago
Backing the youth
Chelsea's three youngest ever Champions League scorers have all scored tonight - Guiu, Estevao and George.
Tyrique George got a goal in the opening minutes of the second half
Tyrique George got a goal in the opening minutes of the second half (Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Richard Jolly at Stamford Bridge22 October 2025 21:18
10 minutes ago
Chelsea 5-1 Ajax
53 mins: It would ease the pressure on me a little if this match slowed down a touch.
That doesn’t seem very likely though as Chelsea are sweeping forward with gusto.
This young side will want to pile on the misery and there’s a lot of time left in this game.
Mike Jones22 October 2025 21:16
13 minutes ago
Ridiculous first half
“Ridiculous first half.
“Let's see what the second half has in store. Maresca's half-time triple change suggests Enzo Fernandez, at least, is being rested for Sunderland at the weekend.”
Richard Jolly at Stamford Bridge22 October 2025 21:13
14 minutes ago
GOAL! Chelsea 5-1 Ajax (Tyrique George, 48')
One of the substitutes for Chelsea, Tyrique George, adds to the tally.
He moves beautifully into the box and receives the ball before poking it past Remko Pasveer.
Mike Jones22 October 2025 21:12
16 minutes ago
Chelsea 4-1 Ajax
47 mins: Enzo Maresca has made any three changes at the break.
He’s happy with how that first half went and but wants to rest some of his key men.
Mike Jones22 October 2025 21:10
18 minutes ago
Second half! Chelsea 4-1 Ajax
Chelsea get the ball rolling again at Stamford Bridge.
Will they be more ruthless and add to their tally?
Mike Jones22 October 2025 21:08
23 minutes ago
HT Chelsea 4-1 Ajax
Enzo Fernandez added a third from the penalty spot:
Estevao blasted home his penalty to make it four goals for the Blues before half-time (Action Images via Reuters)
Estevao drilled home his penalty to make it four goals before half-time for the Blues:
Estevao blasted home his penalty to make it four goals for the Blues before half-time
Estevao blasted home his penalty to make it four goals for the Blues before half-time (Action Images via Reuters)
Mike Jones22 October 2025 21:03
26 minutes ago
HT Chelsea 4-1 Ajax
Wout Weghorst pulled one back from the penalty spot:
( AFP via Getty Images )
Mike Jones22 October 2025 21:00
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