Vintage Blues blast Bordeaux

Chelsea 4 Bordeaux 0

So often in the past at Stamford Bridge, there has been a sense of déjà-vu about Chelsea’s performances in the early stages of the Champions League, as they ruthlessly swept past opponents without a second thought for entertainment.

But, to the relief of owner Roman Abramovich, who yearns for magical rather than mechanical, there are signs he has finally found a manager on the same wavelength after they opened their 200-9 campaign with a -0 victory over French club Bordeaux.