A remarkable night at Stamford Bridge witnessed footballing history as Chelsea demolished Ajax 5-1, with three teenagers finding the net in a single Champions League match for the first time ever.
The Blues' young stars shone brightly on Wednesday evening, delivering a performance that will be remembered as a milestone moment in European competition.
That is because 19-year-old Marc Guiu and 18-year-olds Estevao Willian and Tyrique George all etched their names into the record books with goals in the comprehensive victory.
The achievement highlighted Chelsea's commitment to youth development, as their teenage talents ran riot against the Dutch visitors who endured a nightmare evening in west London.
Chelsea put on a show for the supporters at Stamford Bridge with a youthful side dazzling Ajax
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The scoring began just 77 seconds after Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor received his marching orders for a reckless, high challenge that left his team with ten men.
Guiu capitalised on the numerical advantage to net Chelsea's opener, briefly claiming the distinction of being the club's youngest ever Champions League scorer.
That record lasted merely 33 minutes before Estevao Willian surpassed it, converting from the penalty spot to extend Chelsea's lead.
The Brazilian's goal came after three spot-kicks were awarded in a chaotic first half that saw Enzo Fernandez and Wout Weghorst also score from twelve yards for Chelsea and Ajax respectively.
Tyrique George completed the teenage triumvirate just three minutes after entering the pitch as a half-time substitute, firing home from inside the penalty area.
The Dutch side's evening descended into chaos from the moment Taylor lunged recklessly at a Chelsea player, earning a straight red card and setting the tone for their capitulation.
Ajax's defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed as they conceded three penalties in an error-strewn first-half display.
Tyrique George was one of three teenagers to get on the scoresheet for Chelsea against Ajax
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Weghorst's clumsy challenge on Fernandez allowed the Argentine midfielder to convert from the spot after the former Manchester United forward scored himself earlier from the penalty mark.
The visitors' misery was compounded when Youri Baas needlessly stepped on Estevao's foot, gifting the Brazilian teenager the opportunity to score from the penalty spot in the sixth minute of first-half stoppage time.
Moises Caicedo had earlier added a spectacular long-range effort to Chelsea's tally during the first-half onslaught.
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The match had effectively been decided by the interval, prompting Enzo Maresca to rotate his squad extensively in the second period.
The Chelsea manager withdrew key players including Caicedo, Fernandez and Adarabioyo, completing all five permitted substitutions before the 65-minute mark.
Enzo Marseca's Chelsea now sit in 11th in the Champions League group stage
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Among the replacements was 17-year-old midfielder Reggie Walsh, who created his own piece of history by becoming Chelsea's youngest ever Champions League participant and the second youngest Englishman to feature in the competition after Jack Wilshere.
The four-time European champions Ajax have now suffered defeat in all three of their Champions League fixtures this season, leaving them rooted to the foot of the 36-team standings.
Their winless streak extends to four matches across all competitions.