Chelsea announced the dawn of a new era in stunning fashion, breaking a long-standing Chelsea Champions League Record with a commanding 5-1 victory over Ajax at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
The match marked a monumental moment in football history, as Chelsea became the first team ever to have three different teenagers score in a single UEFA Champions League game. The young stars Marc Guiu (19), Estevao (18), and Tyrique George (19) etched their names into European football folklore.
Marc Guiu opened the scoring early in the first half, briefly becoming Chelsea’s youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer. However, the record was swiftly broken when Brazilian sensation Estevao, at just 18 years and 181 days, converted a composed penalty to claim the title and his place in the club’s record books.
The historic night was sealed when Tyrique George, coming off the bench, added the fifth goal of the game just three minutes after being introduced, completing a dream night for Chelsea’s next generation.
Adding to the milestone, 17-year-old Reggie Walsh made his Champions League debut, becoming Chelsea’s youngest-ever player in the competition.
Manager Enzo Maresca hailed the moment as validation of Chelsea’s long-term vision. “It’s the strategy of the club,” Maresca said. “They want to learn, they want to improve. I feel very lucky to be his [Estevao’s] manager because it’s exciting—you can enjoy.”
With back-to-back European victories and a clear focus on youth development, Chelsea’s latest triumph shows that the Chelsea Champions League Record is only the beginning of a promising new chapter for the London club on the continental stage.
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