Our writers analyse and evaluate the key talking points from Chelsea's resounding victory over Ajax at home in the Champions League

A former Premier League goalkeeper has heaped praise on a Chelsea star's performance against Ajax in the Champions League.

Chelsea become the first team in Champions League history to have three teenage scorers as they secure a 5-1 win over a woeful Ajax side at Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Maresca made 10 changes to his Chelsea side and got five goals in 30 scintillating minutes in return, as the Baby Blues blasted the 10 men of Ajax 5-1 at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Chelsea resume their Champions League campaign on Wednesday, when they host Ajax at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca's side followed their Premier League win over Liverpool with a 3-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest, a result that saw Ange Postecoglou sacked.

Chelsea face off against Ajax in the league stage Matchday 3 of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League. Check out the kickoff times and details on how to watch the match live on TV or stream it online in the United States.

Chelsea faces Ajax in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 (10/22/25) at Stamford Bridge in London, England.

Enzo Maresca tends not to get too up or too down after games, preferring to keep an even keel as much as possible even if that means playing down victories and sugar-coating defeats, focusing on the larger picture,

This soccer match is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on Paramount+. Fans looking to watch this match can do so for free by using Paramount+, which offers a free trial and has exclusive access to the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League along with NWSL action.

Chelsea steamrolled Ajax in the Champions League on Wednesday night, ultimately making light work of the 5–1 game after playing most of it with a man-advantage.

Chelsea have seen their four-game winning streak end at the hands of Sunderland following a 2-1 defeat in Saturday’s Premier League clash.After their 5-1 rout of Ajax in midweek, Enzo Maresca’s