Teen Trio Make UCL History as Chelsea Win 5-1

Chelsea’s youngsters routed 10-man Ajax 5-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League as Estêvão Willian (18), Marc Guiu (19) and Tyrique George (19) became the first trio of teenagers to score for one side in a single UCL match. Estêvão converted a penalty to become Chelsea’s youngest-ever Champions League scorer (18 years, 181 days) and the third-youngest penalty scorer in the competition. He led the match in touches in the opposition box, crosses and shots and nearly scored with an overhead kick after joining from Palmeiras for an initial £29m. Manager Enzo Maresca praised Estêvão, saying he feels “lucky” to coach him and suggesting the player could develop into an inside/number‑10 similar to Cole Palmer, as Chelsea fielded a heavily youthful XI with ten players under 21. Ajax were reduced to 10 men by a red card, a factor that helped produce the lopsided scoreline.