AFC Ajax 0-1 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | Champions League 2019-20 

#4 Lampard's super subs work the opening goal

Michy Batshuayi ballooned a golden opportunity in the 73rd minute, but netted moments later!

Both sides had their fair share of encouraging chances, but neither managed to capitalize until Batshuayi's opener.

Willian struggled on an evening where he was quickly closed down, disallowed to interplay or breakthrough. The same goes with Callum Hudson-Odoi, about whom we'll discuss a little later.

Lampard decided to bring on Christian Pulisic and Michy Batshuayi as his final throw of the dice. It was the same combination that resulted in a beautifully crafted fourth goal at Southampton three weeks prior to this fixture.

The duo almost got to work immediately, with Pulisic in particular making an instant impact after coming on. His blocked effort fell kindly to Batshuayi, who should have buried it. Instead, the Belgian skied a shot that he couldn't quite get on the half-volley.

Pulisic wriggled past a couple of chances and found the substitute striker perfectly. Batshuayi did not require another invitation, as a lofted strike to the top corner left Onana helpless.