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.

Coverage of Chelsea’s clash with the Dutch giants will be broadcast on TNT Sports, with the fixture being shown on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate. The game is also available to stream on discovery+ and the discovery+ app.

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

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

Chelsea make 10 changes for Ajax's visit to Stamford Bridge, including the recall of Enzo Fernandez and Wesley Fofana as they return from injury. The only Blues player to retain his place from the 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest is Romeo Lavia, who played just 45 minutes at the City Ground.

The second-half saw chances go both ways, but Sunderland managed to continue their impressive season by holding Chelsea off. And then they won it in the 93rd minute, with Chemsdine Talbi meeting a Brian Brobbey lay-off to give the visitors the three points.

Chelsea vs Ajax will kick off at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will start at 8 p.m. local time in London, England, at Stamford Bridge. The match is not on TV in the U.S., but it will be available through streaming services. The match will also be available in the UK and the Netherlands.

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