By Milcah Tanimu

Mayra Ramirez and Fran Kirby return to the starting lineup as Emma Hayes makes seven changes.

Aggie Beever-Jones and Erin Cuthbert, the two goalscorers from the weekend match against West Ham, also start, with Cuthbert leading the team as captain.

Zecira Musovic, who has been the most frequently selected goalkeeper in the Champions League this season, retains her place between the posts. Eve Perisset replaces Niamh Charles in defense, marking the only change in the backline.

Lauren James is named among tonight’s substitutes.

*Chelsea Starting XI:*
– Musovic
– Lawrence
– Carter
– Buchanan
– Perisset
– Cuthbert (c)
– Ingle
– Beever-Jones
– Kirby
– Reiten
– Ramirez

*Substitutes:*
– Berger
– Hampton
– Charles
– Leupolz
– Cankovic
– Nusken
– Rytting Kaneryd
– James
– Macario

*Ajax Starting XI:*
– Van Eijk
– Kardinaal
– Spitse
– De Sanders
– De Klonia
– Noordam
– Van Gool
– Van de Velde
– Grant
– Leuchter
– T. Hoekstra

*Substitutes:*
– Nienhuis
– Van der Wal
– Keijzer
– Verhoeve
– I Hoekstra
– B Jansen
– Noordman
– Keukelaar
– Sabajo
– Tolhoek

*Referee:* Tess Olofsson from Sweden