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Ajax vs Chelsea LIVE result: Score, goals and reaction from the Champions League

Frank Lampard’s side travelled to Amsterdam and earned a big three points

Michael Jones
Wednesday 23 October 2019 19:45 BST
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Michy Batshuayi is mobbed by his Chelsea team-mates
Michy Batshuayi is mobbed by his Chelsea team-mates (Reuters)

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Chelsea travelled to Amsterdam where they beat Ajax in the Champions League to claim a major scalp.

Frank Lampard’s side were defeated by Valencia in their opening Group H fixture but recovered with a gritty away win at Lille to restore the club’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stages.

And they added a huge three points to their haul with an impressive and mature display from Frank Lampard's young side.

Match preview:

When is it?

Kick-off is at 5:55pm BST on Wednesday 23rd October.

How can I watch it?

The match will be broadcast on BT Sport 3, with coverage beginning at 5:15pm.

Subscribers to BT Sport can watch the game online or on mobile via the BT Sport player and BT Sport app.

Team news

N’golo Kante and Ross Barkley have been ruled out of the fixture, however, Callum Hudson-Odoi is in line to make his first Champions League start. Starlet Billy Gilmour has also travelled to Amsterdam.

Ajax have no fresh concerns, however, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar may drop out of the starting eleven that defeated RKC Waalwijk on the weekend. Nico Tagliafico returns from suspension.

Chelsea have smashed the Champions League tonight, Man City and Tottenham both earned victories yesterday now it's over to Liverpool. 

You can find live coverage from their game against Genk, right here

Michael Jones23 October 2019 20:03

Blimey Liverpool are in front already, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain with a 25-yard screamer.

Michael Jones23 October 2019 20:07

Michael Jones23 October 2019 20:07

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