San Siro, Milan – 8 December 2054 – Chelsea produced a European performance for the ages, humiliating Italian giants AC Milan 10–0 at the San Siro in a record-breaking UEFA Champions League League Phase victory. Calin Dimario’s side were at their most ruthless and refined, blending tactical genius with individual brilliance in a match that will echo through football history.
The tone was set just three minutes in when Nacho Valera volleyed home a precise close-range strike after a quick exchange on the edge of the box — a goal initially ruled out but reinstated after VAR intervention. From there, the floodgates opened. Towering centre-back McKauley Civzelis made it two with a powerful header on 28 minutes before José Franco drove home a low effort eight minutes later.
Joseph Haigh extended the lead with a close-range header in the 40th minute, followed by Pele’s trademark low drive that clipped the inside of the post to make it 5–0 before halftime. Valera then missed a penalty just before the break — but redeemed himself instantly, scoring twice more in added time with two technically exquisite volleys that completed a first-half hat-trick.
The dominance continued after the restart. Shon Mishpati fired in a driven shot off the post in the 51st minute before Valera added his fourth with an audacious lob after capitalising on a defensive error. Scott Crichton rounded off the rout late on with a header from close range as Chelsea’s relentless energy refused to fade.
It was, however, full-back Rogério José who claimed Player of the Match honours with a perfect 10.0 rating. The Brazilian was sensational on the left flank, registering four assists, completing 85 passes, and leading all players in distance covered and forward carries. His performance epitomised the modern full-back — part creator, part conductor.
AC Milan, meanwhile, were restricted to zero shots and just 45% possession, a testament to Chelsea’s suffocating press and structured dominance. The Blues’ passing network showed near-total control in Milan’s half, with Quiroga orchestrating centrally and Rogério José stretching the field to devastating effect.
Final Score: AC Milan 0–10 Chelsea
Goals: Valera (3’, 45+2’, 45+3’, 48’), Civzelis (28’), Franco (36’), Haigh (40’), Pele (43’), Mishpati (51’), Crichton (83’)
Attendance: 74,496
Player of the Match: Rogério José (Chelsea, 10.0 rating, 4 assists, 5 key passes, 3 tackles won)
Chelsea’s perfect ten is not only a statement to Europe — it’s a warning. Under Dimario, The Blues have redefined domination, and their Champions League opponents will know that this is no ordinary team — this is history in motion.