Already so dominant on the domestic front, Chelsea’s kids are marching on Europe once again.
The UEFA Youth League champions in 2015 and 2016 missed out last season when the senior side failed to qualify for the Champions League. On this evidence, they intend to make up for an opportunity lost.
A five-goal salvo in an entertaining last-16 tie saw them cruise past Feyenoord and into a fascinating quarter-final away to Real Madrid.
Negotiate that challenge next month and you wouldn’t bet against them winning this continental competition for a third time in four seasons.