Chelsea Vs Ajax Madrid Highlights, UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Blues Run Riot At Stamford Bridge, Win 5-1

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Chelsea Vs Ajax football match on the third matchday of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 on Thursday, October 23 at the Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; Caicedo, Fofana, Adarabioyo, Hato; Lavia, Fernandez; Estevao, Buonanotte, Gittens; Guiu

Ajax XI: Pasveer; Rosa, Sutalo, Baas, Itakura; Taylor, Gloukh, McConnell; Moro, Weghorst, Godts

The match kicks off at 12:30am IST. The Chelsea vs Ajax, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 game will be live streamed on the SonyLIV app and website in India. It will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in the country.

This marks the third meeting between Chelsea and Ajax. In their Champions League 2019-20 group stage tie, Blues won the Amsterdam leg by 1-0, and then both teams settled for a 4-4 draw in London.

The teams emerge onto the pitch at Stamford Bridge, greeted by a lively atmosphere. Chelsea will fancy their chances tonight, now it’s time to see if they can turn that confidence into three points.

Ajax, bottom of the group after two defeats, have begun with intent but without real menace in the final third. They’re keeping their shape well, yet struggling to carve out anything clear-cut. Chelsea, meanwhile, are beginning to settle into their rhythm, slowing things down, enjoying more of the ball, and trying to build through their energetic runners.

Chelsea 0-0 Ajax 12'

Chaos early on at Stamford Bridge! Facundo Buonanotte takes a heavy touch, and Kenneth Taylor dives in recklessly, studs up, catching the Chelsea midfielder high on the ankle. It looks nasty. The referee initially flashes a yellow, but VAR calls him over for a second look. One replay is all it takes, the yellow turns to red! Ajax are down to ten men, and their captain can have no complaints.

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And Chelsea strike first! Just over a minute after Ajax were reduced to ten men, Marc Guiu finds the net to give the Blues the lead in the 18th minute. A pinpoint cross from the right finds Fofana, who nods it perfectly across the box. Guiu times his run to perfection, reads the goalkeeper’s movement, and calmly slots it past him into the near post.

Chelsea 1-0 Ajax 25'

What a strike! Gittens picks up the ball on the inside left channel, weaving past his marker before rolling it across to Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian midfielder steadies himself and fires a powerful shot from distance. Pasveer reacts, but a slight deflection off Josip Sutalo wrong-foots the keeper and the ball sneaks into the net.

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A rare moment of danger for the Lancers! Raul Moro charges into the box from the right, looking lively on Ajax’s first meaningful attack. As he moves to take a shot, Tosin Adarabioyo makes a late challenge and trips him. The referee doesn’t hesitate, it’s a penalty

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Ajax get on the board! Wout Weghorst steps up for the penalty, it’s a low strike aimed at Jorgensen’s near post. The Chelsea keeper gets a strong hand to it, but can’t keep it out entirely. The ball squishes past him into the net, and just like that, the visitors cut the deficit to one.

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A crucial moment just before halftime! Gittens threads a perfect pass into the box, setting up Chelsea captain Fernandez, who is brought down by Wout Weghorst. The Ajax striker protests, claiming he got the ball first, but the referee is unmoved, it’s a penalty.

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And Chelsea make the most of their penalty! Enzo Fernández steps up and calmly slots the ball to the goalkeeper’s left, finding the corner with precision. The Blues restore their two-goal cushion just before halftime, giving them a significant boost.

Chelsea 3-1 Ajax 45'

And it’s four for the Blues! Another penalty awarded, and this time Enzo Fernández hands the ball to youngster Estevão. The teenager steps up with confidence and blasts the spot kick straight into the back of the net.

Chelsea 4-1 Ajax 45+6'

What a whirlwind first half at Stamford Bridge! The whistle blows on an action-packed 45+6 minutes, with five goals already, four for the Blues and a consolation for Ajax. The visitors were reduced to ten men early on, a turning point that sparked Chelsea’s dominance.

Chelsea 4-1 Ajax 45'

The teams are back on the pitch at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea look ready to continue their dominance. After an extraordinary first half, the Blues have the momentum and confidence to press their advantage. Can they extend their tally and really put the game beyond Ajax?

And Chelsea make it five! Substitute Tyrique George bursts into the action, showcasing great movement into the box. He times his run perfectly, receives the ball, and calmly pokes it past Remko Pasveer.

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Estevão tries to add to his tally with a quick snapshot from the left side of the box, but it drifts just wide of the target. Chelsea continue to dominate possession and look in complete control, while Ajax are struggling to create any real threat.

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As the clock winds down, Chelsea have eased off the gas. The pace of the game has dropped significantly, and it’s clear both teams know the outcome is settled. The Blues aren’t pushing for more goals, focusing instead on maintaining control and avoiding mistakes.

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The final whistle blows at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea claim a resounding 5–1 victory over Ajax. The Blues dominate from start to finish, showcasing their attacking firepower and tactical superiority. With five goals scored and the game firmly under control, Chelsea not only secure all three points but also send a strong statement to the rest of the Champions League.

Chelsea 5-1 Ajax

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