UEFA Champions League, Group C: Chelsea Spoil Qarabag's CL Group-Stage Debut; Wolves And Mattress Makers Produce Goose Eggs In Rome

Tuesday marked the opening of Group C play in the UEFA Champions League with two games.

At London:

Pedro got the ball rolling in the fifth minute as six different players each scored once as Chelsea ruined Qarabag's Champions League's group-stage debut by annihilating the visiting club from Azerbaijan 6-0.  Here's Davide Zappacosta, celebrating with Blues fans after scoring in the 30th minute.

Getty Images photo



At Rome:

AS Roma and visiting Atletico Madrid battled to a 0-0 stalemate.  Yes, kids, that's Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco making a gesture.

Associated Press photo by Alessandra Tarantino



Group C Standings:

1. Chelsea (GP: 1; GD: +6; PTS: 3)
2. Atletico Madrid (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. AS Roma (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Qarabag (GP: 1; GD: -6; PTS: 0)