Chelsea can thank the intricacies of UEFA’s disciplinary rules—and João Pedro’s own recklessness—for the Brazilian’s absence against Ajax on Wednesday evening.

Just before halftime, Díaz hit one directly at Jackers that rebound to Kane, who smashed his attempt off the near post. Bayern Munich was just smothering Club Brugge. Kane had a number of good chances in the second half, but could not find his mark. On another day, Kane walks out for a hat-trick.

Chelsea have registered 33 academy players for their Champions League group stage clash against Ajax on Wednesday.

Ten players aged 21 or younger featured for Chelsea in this non-contest in west London. Forwards Estevao Willian, Marc Guiu and Tyrique George will all remember scoring their first Champions League goal while Reggie Walsh's record as the youngest player to play in the competition,

Our writers analyse and evaluate the key talking points from Chelsea's resounding victory over Ajax at home in the Champions League

Enzo Maresca said he feels "lucky" to manage Estêvão and thinks the Brazilian teenager could follow in the footsteps of Cole Palmer to excel in the Chelsea first team.

Chelsea made history. Not once but twice. And in the same half. And then made even more history after that. First Marc Guiu became their youngest-ever scorer in the Champions League and then the outstanding Estêvão Willian,