Michy Batshuayi came off the bench to strike a dramatic late winner as Chelsea beat Ajax 1-0 in Amsterdam.
The Blues rode their luck at times with Quincy Promes having a goal ruled out for offside after a VAR check and Edson Alvarez hitting the post for the hosts.
But Batshuayi, who missed a guilt-edged chance earlier in the second half, popped up to strike five minutes from time and give Frank Lampard's side a crucial win.
The result moved the Blues level with last year's semi-finalists at the top of Group H on six points from three games and in a strong position to reach the knockout stages.
Here's how the Chelsea players rated in the Dutch capital.
Chelsea ratings
Kepa Arrizabalaga 6
Seems to make a rash, dangerous clearance in every game. Solid, few shots to save.
Cesar Azpilicueta 7
Punched the air in celebration after making a crucial last gasp challenge to stop Promes.
Kurt Zouma 8
MotM. Has quietly become senior partner in defence. Marshalled the defence brilliantly.
Fikayo Tomori 7
Is learning on the job. Does make mistakes - particularly with loose passes - but pace helps.
Marcos Alonso 6
Same old problem - good going forward, yet defensively always looks vulnerable.
Mateo Kovacic 7
Feels like Chelsea’s nearly man in midfield. Does really good things but never quite MotM.
Jorginho 7
Stuck to his task in deep midfield but did not get chance to create anything.
Mason Mount 7
Terrific run and shot was only denied by a smart save from Onana. Lively in midfield.
Willian 6
Frustrating night when little came off. Wiped out by brutal Tadic foul. Hooked early.
Callum Hudson-Odoi 6
Lively, got into good positions but decision making and final pass let him down.
Tammy Abraham 7
Even when he’s not scoring, his hold-up play improves. Getting better with each game.
Substitutes
Christian Pulisic, for Willian, 66 mins, 7
Michy Batshuayi, for Abraham, 71 mins 7
Reece James for Hudson-Odoi, 89 mins 6
Ajax XI (4-3-3) : Onana 7, Dest 7, Veltman 6, Blind 7, Tagliafico 7; Martínez 6, Álvarez 7, Van de Beek 7; Ziyech 7, Promes 7 (Neres, 74), Tadic 6.
Referee : Ovidu Hategan (Romania)
