When Enzo Maresca announced the starting lineup for the game, many Chelsea supporters were alarmed, but the Blues ultimately prevailed 5-1. Naturally, it is impossible to ignore Ajax's early red card. Ajax couldn't return once Kenneth Taylor was dismissed. Chelsea immediately took a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Marc Guiu and Moises Caicedo.
However, Ajax converted a penalty after Tosin Adarabioyo's reckless challenge, giving them a chance to tie the score. Thankfully, Chelsea's two consecutive penalties calmed everyone down and gave Maresca's team a 4-1 lead. Tyrique George added a fifth goal in the second half after coming off the bench. Following that, it seemed as though the Blues came very near several times but were unable to increase their total. In a single match, Chelsea became the first team in UEFA Champions League history to have three separate teenagers score goals for them. George, Guiu, and Estevao were listed on their scorecard.