Enzo Maresca made 10 changes to his Chelsea side and got five goals in 30 scintillating minutes in return, as the Baby Blues blasted the 10 men of Ajax 5-1 at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

This soccer match is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on Paramount+. Fans looking to watch this match can do so for free by using Paramount+, which offers a free trial and has exclusive access to the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League along with NWSL action.

Chelsea faces Ajax in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 (10/22/25) at Stamford Bridge in London, England.

The Blues enter the match having won their previous four games in all competitions, rising above nagging injury issues to build momentum at a crucial juncture. Their resounding victory over Ajax on Wednesday offered Maresca the opportunity to rest players, which should benefit Chelsea for their meeting with the Black Cats.

Chelsea face off against Ajax in the league stage Matchday 3 of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League. Check out the kickoff times and details on how to watch the match live on TV or stream it online in the United States.

A former Premier League goalkeeper has heaped praise on a Chelsea star's performance against Ajax in the Champions League.

Chelsea become the first team in Champions League history to have three teenage scorers as they secure a 5-1 win over a woeful Ajax side at Stamford Bridge.

Referee Felix Zwayer initially assessed the action with a yellow card, but was then advised by the VAR to correct it. Consequently, the Dutchman saw a straight red. To make matters worse, Marc Guiu nailed the resulting free kick into the net. Moises Caicedo increased the lead to 2-0 shortly after.

The odd thing about Estêvão is with young players you’re worried they have one good game and think they’re top. Estêvão is polite, he’s humble, he wants to learn. His family make a big job there. We’re happy not only way with way he performs but he’s a nice boy,