Published: 23:49, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 23:49, 22 October 2025

Chelsea youngster Jamie Gittens thrilled fans with an unusual and extremely controlled piece of skill during the Blues' 5-1 Champions League rout of visiting Ajax. 

The west London club will have been keen to boost their top-eight credentials in the league phase of the tournament after losing their opener against Bayern Munich in September. 

After beating Benfica on home soil ahead of the international break, Chelsea wasted no time opening the scoring at Stamford Bridge, courtesy of talented teenage striker Marc Guiu. 

With the visitors a man down following an early red card for Kenneth Taylor, goals from Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Estevao, and Tyrique George followed. 

But as well as the eye-catching teen trio of George, Estevao and Guiu breaking a Champions League record, 21-year-old Gittens also enjoyed a moment in the spotlight. 

Chasing down a long ball to the side of the Ajax box, Gittens appeared to pull the ball down using his back, with it curving around his body before he could collect it with...