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Chelsea defeat 10-man Ajax 5-1 in Champions League
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Chelsea secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Ajax in their Champions League match at Stamford Bridge, capitalizing on an early red card to the visitors. Marc Guiu and Moises Caicedo scored in the first half, with three penalties contributing to the Blues' dominance before Tyrique George added a fifth.
Orlando Pirates eliminated from CAF Champions League by Lupopo on penalties
Orlando Pirates suffered a heartbreaking exit from the CAF Champions League preliminary round despite a 3-0 victory in the second leg against Saint-Éloi Lupopo. The aggregate score ended 3-3, but Lupopo advanced after winning the penalty shootout. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hailed his team's brave performance while blasting perceived cheating.
Chelsea dominate Ajax 5-1 in Champions League thriller
Chelsea secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Ajax in their UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 clash at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2025. The Blues capitalized on an early red card to Ajax's Kenneth Taylor, scoring five goals including three penalties in the first half. Ajax managed a brief response but couldn't overcome the numerical disadvantage.
Orlando Pirates eliminated on penalties by Saint Eloi Lupopo
Orlando Pirates staged a dramatic comeback but were knocked out of the CAF Champions League after a 3-3 aggregate draw with Saint Eloi Lupopo, losing 5-4 in the penalty shootout. The South African side overturned a 0-3 first-leg deficit with a 3-0 second-leg victory in Soweto, only for penalties to end their campaign. The exit costs Pirates significant prize money, limiting them to $100,000 instead of the $700,000 minimum for the group stage.