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Chelsea’s teenagers make Champions League history in 5-1 rout of Ajax

Chelsea produced a dazzling performance at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, thrashing Ajax  5-1 to claim back-to-back Champions League victories and, in the process, becoming the first team in the competition’s history to have three teenage scorers in a single match.

Teenage trio light up Stamford Bridge

It was a night to remember for the Blues’ academy graduates. Marc Guiu, 19, opened the floodgates, briefly becoming Chelsea’s youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer after finishing clinically moments before Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor was sent off.

However, his record stood for only 33 minutes, as Estevao Willian, 18, converted the third of three first-half penalties to make it 4-1.

Enzo Fernandez and Wout Weghorst had earlier exchanged spot-kicks, while Moises Caicedo added a thunderous long-range strike amid a chaotic opening half.

The record-breaking moment was capped when substitute Tyrique George, introduced at half-time, struck just three minutes after coming on, making him the third teenager on the scoresheet.

Chelsea youth shine as Ajax collapse

Seventeen-year-old midfielder Reggie Walsh also made history, coming off the bench to become the youngest player ever to feature for Chelsea in the Champions League, and the second youngest Englishman in the competition’s history, behind Jack Wilshere.

For Ajax, the night was one to forget. The five-time European champions imploded after Taylor’s reckless red-card challenge, with defensive lapses and repeated fouls compounding their misery.

Despite Weghorst briefly reducing the deficit after a foul by Tosin Adarabioyo, Ajax’s sloppiness continued as Youri Baas conceded yet another penalty, which Estevao confidently dispatched in first-half stoppage time.

Maresca’s men in command

Such was Chelsea’s control that manager Enzo Maresca rotated heavily after the break, resting key players Caicedo, Fernandez, and Adarabioyo, and using all five substitutions by the 65th minute.

The result leaves Ajax bottom of the 36-team Champions League table with three defeats from three, extending their winless run in all competitions to four games.

Chelsea, meanwhile, continue their European resurgence, recording two straight Champions League wins after their opening defeat to Bayern Munich.

The Blues now turn their attention to their next fixture, a trip to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag.

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Estevao scores dramatic winner as Chelsea edge Liverpool

Chelsea secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, with youngster Estevao Willian netting a last-gasp winner deep into added time to hand Arne Slot his third straight defeat as Reds boss.

The Blues took the lead early through Moises Caicedo, who unleashed a stunning strike from distance to open the scoring.

However, Cody Gakpo equalised for Liverpool after a defensive lapse from the hosts.

Despite losing control in some parts of the game, Chelsea kept pressing until Estevao’s decisive moment sealed all three points.

Injury concerns for Chelsea

The victory came at a cost for Enzo Maresca’s men, as Benoit Badiashile and Josh Acheampong were forced off with injuries late in the game.

The result lifts Chelsea to sixth place, while Liverpool withdraw to take the second spot in the league table.

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UCL: Chelsea edge Benfica as Mourinho suffers Stamford Bridge return defeat

Chelsea secured their first Champions League win of the season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Benfica at Stamford Bridge, courtesy of a calamitous own goal from Richard Rios.

The result eased pressure on head coach Enzo Maresca, whose side had lost three of their last four matches.

Rios own goal separates the sides

The decisive moment came in the first half when Pedro Neto’s cross found Alejandro Garnacho who returned the ball into the box only for Rios to turn it into his own net.

It was a rare highlight in an otherwise tense contest, with Chelsea once again struggling for fluency in attack.

Benfica, managed by former Blues boss Jose Mourinho, threatened early as Dodi Lukebakio hit the post and later forced Robert Sanchez into a save.

Mourinho, making an emotional return to west London, was booked in the second half after protesting a free-kick decision.

Chelsea still unconvincing despite win

Maresca fielded a makeshift lineup due to injuries, starting 18-year-old Tyrique George in attack and handing Facundo Buonanotte a surprise start.

Despite flashes from Neto and Garnacho, Chelsea failed to create clear chances after the interval, while Benfica pushed for an equaliser.

The Blues ended the night with 10 men after substitute Joao Pedro received a second yellow card late on, continuing a troubling run of red cards in recent weeks.

For Mourinho, it was another frustrating night at Stamford Bridge, extending his record as an opposing manager at the ground to just one win in eight attempts.

For Chelsea, the three points provide relief but also underline the work Maresca faces in steadying an inconsistent side.

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Brighton 3-1 Chelsea: Welbeck double seals comeback win go Seagulls

Brighton came from behind to stun 10-man Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Danny Welbeck scoring twice in a dramatic second-half turnaround.

The Blues had taken the lead through Enzo Fernandez in the 24th minute, but their momentum collapsed after Trevoh Chalobah was sent off early in the second half.

Chelsea undone by red card

Chalobah’s dismissal for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity left Chelsea playing with 10 men for the second straight Premier League match.

Despite holding onto their narrow lead, Enzo Maresca’s side struggled to withstand Brighton’s growing pressure.

Welbeck inspires Brighton’s comeback

Danny Welbeck struck in the 77th minute to level the contest before Maxim De Cuyper powered home a close-range header to put Brighton ahead.

Welbeck then completed the turnaround with his second goal late on, sealing all three points for the visitors.

Blues slump continues

The result condemned Chelsea to back-to-back league defeats, after falling 2-1 at Old Trafford last weekend.

They will hope to pick themselves up again, when they face Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday.

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Chelsea stage Carabao Cup comeback against Lincoln as Jorgensen endures night to forget

Chelsea narrowly avoided a Carabao Cup upset on Tuesday night as they came from behind to beat Lincoln City 2-1 in the third round.

Tyrique George delivered a goal and an assist to spare the Blues’ blushes, while goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen endured a torrid evening in Robert Sanchez’s absence.

 

The Club World Cup holders were rattled for large parts of the tie and looked in danger of being dumped out by League One opposition before turning the game around early in the second half.

 

Lincoln strike first

Chelsea carried a hangover from their weekend defeat to Manchester United, with Lincoln starting the brighter side.

Lewis Montsma struck the post before Rob Street capitalised on poor defending to fire the visitors ahead in the 42nd minute.

The west Londoners looked flat and disjointed at the break, offering little threat in attack while looking shaky at the back.

 

George inspires fightback

 

Things shifted just after the restart when George lashed in a powerful strike from the edge of the area to make it 1-1.

Moments later, Facundo Buonanotte danced through the defence to slot home the winner in the 50th minute.

Despite the quick turnaround, Chelsea never looked entirely comfortable. Jorgensen, deputising in goal, produced an error-strewn performance that kept Lincoln interested until the final whistle.

Nervous progress

Maresca’s side clung on to book their place in the next round, but the display will raise fresh concerns.

While George’s influence was a major positive, Chelsea’s defensive woes and Jorgensen’s struggles leave plenty for the Enzo Maresca to address going forward.

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Man United beat Chelsea in clash that saw Sanchez, Casemiro sent off

Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 in a heated Premier League encounter at Old Trafford that saw both Robert Sanchez and Casemiro sent off.

The game exploded into life early when Chelsea’s goalkeeper Sanchez was dismissed just five minutes in for a reckless challenge on Bryan Mbeumo, leaving the visitors with an uphill battle.

Fernandes and Casemiro put United ahead

United capitalised on their numerical advantage as Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock before Casemiro doubled the lead with a powerful header.

The hosts appeared to be in control as Chelsea struggled to reorganise following their goalkeeper’s dismissal.

Bruno Fernandes opened Manchester United account in the encounter – Getty image

United reduced to Ten Men

Things shifted midway through the second half when Casemiro, already booked, received a second yellow card for a rash foul on Andrey Santos.

The red card gave Chelsea a way back into the contest and spurred them forward in search of goals.

Chalobah strike not enough

Enzo Maresca’s side found hope late on through Trevoh Chalobah, who converted to halve the deficit.

Despite mounting pressure, Chelsea were unable to find an equaliser, and Ruben Amorim’s men held their ground to secure all three valuable points.

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UCL: Kane double sinks Chelsea in Munich

Harry Kane scored twice to inspire Bayern Munich to a 3-1 win over Chelsea in their Champions League group stage opener, though the visitors left Germany frustrated after the hosts escaped a potential red card.

Chelsea, returning to the competition after a two-year absence, made a bright start but defensive lapses and wastefulness in front of goal proved costly against a Bayern side unbeaten at home in the group stages since 2013.

Early promise undone by errors

Enzo Maresca’s side had some good time in the first half and could have gone ahead through Enzo Fernández, who miscued from close range after good work by Cole Palmer.

But Bayern struck first when Michael Olise’s cross was deflected into his own net by Trevoh Chalobah.

Moises Caicedo then fouled Kane inside the box, gifting the England striker his 94th Bayern goal in 102 appearances.

Chelsea responded quickly, Palmer combining with Malo Gusto before firing a superb equaliser into the top corner.

Kane decisive after the break

Bayern pressed aggressively in the second half and Robert Sánchez made key saves to deny Kane and Olise.

The breakthrough arrived once more when a Chelsea turnover allowed Kane to collect a loose ball in the area and finish low into the corner for his second of the night.

The strike took Kane’s career tally against Chelsea into double figures.

Chelsea’s frustrations grow

Chelsea thought they had reduced the deficit late on when Palmer converted from Andrey Santos’ pass, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

The Blues were also incensed when Bayern’s Jonathan Tah avoided a second booking for hauling back Joao Pedro, with Maresca shown a yellow card for protesting.

Despite positive spells, Chelsea’s defensive errors and missed chances left them with little to show on their Champions League return.

Bayern, meanwhile, extended their formidable home record and made a strong statement of intent the opening group stage game.

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Chelsea sign Garnacho from Manchester United in £40m deal

Chelsea have completed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a transfer worth £40 million.

The 21-year-old winger has agreed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with United inserting a 10 per cent sell-on clause in the deal.

His move comes after he was told by United manager Ruben Amorim that he was not part of the club’s plans for the 2025/26 season.

Garnacho becomes Chelsea’s latest addition following the arrivals of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Jorrel Hato, as well as pre-agreed signings Estevao, Dario Essugo, Mamadou Sarr and Kendry Paez.

Speaking to Chelsea’s website, Garnacho said: “It’s an incredible moment for my family and I to join this great club.

“I can’t wait to get started. To join the world champions is special, we’re the best team in the world! It’s amazing to be here and I’m very happy.”

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Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 in controversial derby to go top of Premier League

Chelsea claimed a 2-0 victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, but the result was marred by a string of contentious refereeing decisions that left visiting boss Marco Silva visibly frustrated.

Fulham thought they had taken the lead in the first half when youngster Josh King found the net, only for VAR to disallow the strike after Rodrigo Muniz was adjudged to have stamped on Trevoh Chalobah in the buildup.

The setback grew worse for Silva’s men when Chelsea went ahead in the ninth minute of stoppage time, one beyond the initial allocation, through Joao Pedro’s header from a corner.

Silva was seen remonstrating with referee Rob Jones over the added time.

The controversy didn’t end there. Early in the second half, VAR intervened again to award Chelsea a penalty after Ryan Sessegnon was penalised for a handball.

Enzo Fernandez converted from the spot to double the Blues’ advantage.

Despite Fulham’s efforts to fight back, they were unable to overcome the two-goal deficit.

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‘So Good’ – Palmer hails two Chelsea new signings

Cole Palmer has praised Chelsea’s summer signings, singling out Joao Pedro and Liam Delap as standout additions while insisting the Blues “should be winning trophies” this season under Enzo Maresca.

After a turbulent spell midway through last campaign, Maresca guided Chelsea to Champions League qualification, a Conference League triumph over Real Betis, and Club World Cup glory against Europe’s elite Paris Saint-Germain.

Those successes, Palmer believes, have raised expectations at Stamford Bridge.

“The way the club’s going, the direction, everyone’s excited. We should be winning trophies.”

Among the £250m worth of arrivals, Palmer says he has already developed strong chemistry with Pedro, who joined from Brighton in a £60m deal.

“He’s so good, man. I love playing with him,” Palmer said. “Even in training we just have good chemistry and know where each other are going to be. To see it in person was really good.”

Palmer also backed Delap, signed from Ipswich Town for £30m, to offer Chelsea a different attacking option.

“He’s something different… more old-school, aggressive, runs in behind. He’s a handful for defenders and one of the best finishers I’ve seen,” Palmer said. “Hopefully those two together score some goals between them.”

Chelsea, who opened their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace, face West Ham and Fulham in back-to-back London derbies later this month.

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