"Chelsea led 4-1 at the break. Marc Guiu, the 19-year-old striker, got the ball rolling seconds after the red card before Moises Caicedo's shot deflected in for number two. Wout Weghorst receded the arrears from the spot, then Enzo Fernández and Estevao also scored penalties, the 18-year-old's a confident drive into the top corner, capping the finest individual display of his burgeoning Blues career."
"Taylor danced his way clear of the challenge of Estêvão and in doing so let the ball run away from him. In lunging to win it back he left his studs high on the ankle of Facundo Buonanotte, sending the referee first to the VAR monitor then inevitably to his pocket. From the resulting free kick, the ball was worked to the far post where Wesley Fofana was waiting to head it back across goal and into the path of the unmarked Guiu."
Chelsea produced a dominant 5-1 victory over Ajax at Stamford Bridge, with several teenagers playing decisive roles. Ajax were reduced to ten men in the 17th minute after Kenneth Taylor's red card, and Chelsea immediately capitalised as Marc Guiu opened the scoring. Moises Caicedo's shot deflected in, Wout Weghorst converted a penalty, and Enzo Fernández plus 18-year-old Estêvão added further penalties. Tyrique George scored early in the second half to complete the rout. Ajax delivered a poor display, and adverse weather and disciplinary lapses compounded their problems.
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