Chelsea Break Champions League Record Twice In 33 Minutes vs Ajax

Chelsea broke their own Champions League record in the first half of their match against Ajax - before doing it again ahead of half-time.

The Blues took a 4-1 lead into the break against an Ajax side who were bottom of the league table heading into the clash at Stamford Bridge.

It was a nightmare 45 minutes for the Dutch visitors, who had midfielder Kenneth Taylor sent off for serious foul play in the 15th minute.

Marc Guiu then put Chelsea ahead, before Moises Caicedo's strike on 28 minutes put Chelsea in full control.

Former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst pulled one back for Ajax from the penalty spot, but Enzo Fernandez and Estevao also netted from the spot for Enzo Maresca's side to make it 4-1.

During the action-packed half, Chelsea managed to break their own European record.

Guiu, at 19 years, nine months and 18 days old, became Chelsea's youngest Champions League goalscorer in the club's history.

But Estevao's goal 33 minutes later meant that he became the brand-new holder of the record at 18 years, five months and 28 days old.

Tyrique George then put Chelsea 5-1 ahead after the break and, ironically, would have become the record goalscorer himself at 19 years, eight months and 18 days had Guiu and Estevao not netted.

It is the first time that three teenagers have scored in a European match for Chelsea - a statistic which underlines the faith Maresca has shown in young players during his spell in charge at Stamford Bridge.

Centre-back Josh Acheampong, 19, was entrusted to start his first Premier League match on Saturday against Nottingham Forest, and scored in the 3-0 win.

Speaking after the match, Maresca said: "I'm very happy for Josh that he could score his first goal for the club. He's a good player, but he has to continue to work hard. For sure, he's going to be an important player for this club.

"I have said many times I really like Josh. We showed confidence in him last season. He is doing well. It's important also that when Levi [Colwill] is out, or Tosin is out, the other ones are ready.

"He needs to improve, for sure. It is our duty as a coaching staff, and me as a manager, to help the players improve. If we improve the players, we improve the team."