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CHELSEA’S LIGHTNING START SEES TWO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RECORDS FALL VS AJAX

Chelsea broke their youngest UCL scorer record twice in one half! Marc Guiu (19) scored, then Estevao (18) claimed the crown in a 5-1 rout of Ajax, highlighting a youth revolution.

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Estevao becomes our youngest #UCL goalscorer… 33 minutes after Marc broke the record - COURTESY/PHOTO

In the first half of their encounter against Ajax, Chelsea shattered their own Champions League record, and they did it again before halftime.

Against an Ajax team that was at the bottom of the league standings going into the match at Stamford Bridge, the Blues led 4-1 at halftime.

The Dutch visitors had a terrible forty-five minutes when midfielder Kenneth Taylor was sent out in the fifteenth minute for serious foul play.

After Marc Guiu gave Chelsea the lead, Moises Caicedo's goal in minute 28 gave Chelsea complete control.

Wout Weghorst, a former Manchester United striker, gave Ajax a response from the penalty spot, but Enzo Fernandez and Estevao also scored for Enzo Maresca's team to make it 4-1.

In the thrilling first half, Chelsea broke their own European record.

Guiu became Chelsea's youngest-ever Champions League goal scorer at the age of 19 years, 9 months, and 18 days.

With his goal 33 minutes later, however, Estevao—who is now 18 years, 5 months, and 28 days old—became the new record holder.

After the interval, Tyrique George gave Chelsea a 5-1 lead. Ironically, if Guiu and Estevao had not scored, he would have become the record striker at 19 years, 8 months, and 18 days.

The fact that three adolescents have scored in a Chelsea European match for the first time highlights Maresca's confidence in young players throughout his tenure as manager of Stamford Bridge.

Josh Acheampong, a 19-year-old centre-back, started his first Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday and scored in the 3-0 victory.

"I am really glad for Josh that he could score his first goal for the club," Maresca stated following the game. He needs to keep up his hard work even though he is a good player. He will undoubtedly play a significant role for this team.

"I have shown my admiration for Josh on numerous occasions. Last season, we had faith in him. He is doing great. It is equally critical that the others are prepared when Tosin or Levi [Colwill] are not.

"He definitely needs to get better. As a coaching staff and as a manager, it is our responsibility to assist the players in becoming better. The team will improve if the players do.

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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