In a moment that will be etched into Chelsea folklore, 18-year-old Spanish sensation Marc Guiu wrote his name into the history books with a debut for the ages against Ajax on Tuesday night.
Instant Impact From Barcelona Graduate
The teenage striker, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona this summer, needed just 33 seconds of his Champions League debut to make football history. Coming off the bench in the second half, Guiu immediately latched onto a through ball and showed remarkable composure to slot home past the Ajax goalkeeper.
"It's a dream come true," the elated teenager told reporters after the match. "I couldn't have imagined a better start to my Chelsea career. The fans were incredible and this moment is something I'll remember forever."
Record Broken Twice in One Night
In a remarkable twist of fate, Guiu's record-breaking achievement lasted just 33 minutes before being surpassed by another young star elsewhere in Europe. However, his place in Chelsea's history remains secure as the club's youngest-ever scorer in Europe's premier competition.
The Blues' comprehensive 4-1 victory over the Dutch giants was overshadowed by the teenager's fairytale introduction to the Stamford Bridge faithful.
From La Masia to London Glory
Guiu's rapid rise continues to astonish football observers. The powerful forward only made his professional debut for Barcelona last October, scoring the winner just 23 seconds after coming on against Athletic Bilbao.
Now, having followed in the footsteps of fellow La Masia graduate Fermín López to West London, Guiu has immediately demonstrated why Chelsea were willing to invest in his potential.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised his young charge, saying: "Marc showed exactly why we brought him to this club. His movement, his finish, his temperament - everything was perfect. This is just the beginning for him."
The victory puts Chelsea in a strong position in their Champions League group, but the night truly belonged to their new teenage hero whose name will now forever be part of the club's European legacy.
