Teenage striker Marc Guiu shone brightly as Chelsea cruised to a commanding 5-1 victory over Ireland’s Shamrock Rovers, securing their place in the UEFA Conference League last 16 with an unblemished record. The 18-year-old Spaniard netted his first senior hat-trick, topping the competition’s scoring charts with six goals.
Guiu opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a powerful header, igniting the crowd at Stamford Bridge. Shamrock Rovers responded swiftly, with Markus Poom equalizing through a deflected shot. Unfazed, Guiu capitalized on a defensive error in the 34th minute to restore Chelsea’s lead. Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall extended the advantage shortly after.
Just before the half-time whistle, Guiu completed his hat-trick with another expertly placed header, cementing his status as one of Europe’s most exciting young talents. Defender Marc Cucurella added a fifth goal around the hour mark, as Chelsea wrapped up the group stage with an impressive tally of 26 goals.
The victory marks Chelsea’s sixth consecutive win in the competition, further establishing them as strong contenders for the title. Up next, the Blues will turn their focus back to domestic action, facing Everton away in the Premier League on December 22nd.
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