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    Manuel Meza
    Manuel Meza
    Oct 22, 2025, 16:23
    Updated at: Oct 22, 2025, 16:36

    Stamford Bridge hosts a Champions League clash! See Chelsea's squad challenges and Ajax's desperate hunt for points. Tune in for crucial lineup reveals.

    Chelsea hosts Ajax this Wednesday, October 21, at 8:00 p.m. (UK time) at Stamford Bridge stadium, for match day three of the league phase of the 2025-26 Champions League.

    The Blues come into the match after beating Benfica 1-0 on the second matchday, thanks to an own goal by Richard Rios, but also with a red card for Joao Pedro. The team led by Enzo Maresca is eighteenth in the standings with three points.

    For their part, the Godenzonen lost 0-4 to Marseille in their most recent match in the tournament. The team under John Heitinga is second-to-last in the table with zero points.

    Below is everything you need to know about how to watch the match, including the TV channel, broadcast details, and more.

    The match takes place this Wednesday, October 22, at 8:00 p.m. (UK time) and will be held at Stamford Bridge stadium.

    Where to Watch Chelsea vs Ajax

    Chelsea vs Ajax will be available to watch across various platforms, both on television and via streaming. In the United States, you will be able to enjoy it through options like Paramount+ or ViX.

    In Canada, it will also be available through DAZN, while in the UK, you will be able to tune in to the game on TNT Sports.

    • United States: Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, ViX.
    • United Kingdom: discobery+, Amazon Prime Video, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports Ultimate.
    • Canada: DAZN, Amazon Prime Video.

    Chelsea News & Predicted Lineup

    Maresca did not confirm whether he will be able to count on Enzo Fernández, who participated in Monday's training, but for the Italian coach, the priority is to protect him if that is the ideal solution. Chelsea will not have Joao Pedro available due to suspension, and important names like Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, and Benoit Badiashille due to injury.

    Chelsea predicted starting XI vs. Ajax: Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Fofana, Cucurella; Gusto, Caicedo; Estevao, Buonanotte, Neto; George.

    Ajax News & Predicted Lineup

    The Godenzonen are looking to add their first points in the tournament before the distance between them and the qualification zone becomes unattainable.

    Ajax predicted starting XI vs. Chelsea: Jaros; Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Rosa; Klaassen, Taylor; Edvardsen, Gloukh, Godts; Weghorst.