Ajax fall to Chelsea on difficult night in London
Ajax have lost the away match against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening. The match in London ended 5-1.
Chelsea - Ajax in 120 seconds
Ajax are still waiting for their first points in the UEFA Champions League. John Heitinga’s side were beaten 5–1 by Chelsea on Wednesday evening. Here’s the short summary.
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