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'It was an absolute disaster from start to finish', admits Chelsea youth team boss Joe Edwards after Barcelona drubbing in UEFA Youth League final

Chelsea youth team coach Joe Edwards described their 3-0 UEFA Youth League final defeat to Barcelona as 'an absolute disaster' as they were outclassed in Nyon.

Two goals from Alejandro Marques and a stoppage-time third from Abel Ruiz handed the latest talented crop of La Masia graduates a thoroughly deserved victory.

Chelsea were aiming for a third Youth League triumph in four seasons but failed to perform anywhere near their usual standards and were comprehensively beaten.

Barcelona stormed to the UEFA Youth League title with a comfortable 3-0 win over Chelsea
Barcelona stormed to the UEFA Youth League title with a comfortable 3-0 win over Chelsea
Striker Alejandro Marques stole the show with a brace as he netted in either half to win the tie
Striker Alejandro Marques stole the show with a brace as he netted in either half to win the tie
The 17-year-old forward headed in a first before keeping his composure to slot home a second
The 17-year-old forward headed in a first before keeping his composure to slot home a second
There were joyous celebrations at full-time as the victors soaked up the winning feeling
There were joyous celebrations at full-time as the victors soaked up the winning feeling

'It was an absolute disaster from start to finish, it was so unlike us,' admitted Edwards.