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.

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.

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.

Chelsea will be looking to make it five wins in a row across all competitions when they welcome Sunderland to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The Blues are brimming with confidence following their routine 5-1 win against 10-man Ajax in the Champions League, stretching their recent form to four wins on the trot.

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.

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.

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

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,