Marc Guiu's incredible performance on Thursday led Chelsea to a resounding 5-1 victory against Shamrock Rovers in the UEFA Conference League, wrapping up the league phase with an unblemished record.
Staring down the opposition in the first half, Guiu conjured magic with the ball, tallying three goals and getting Chelsea fired up for what would become an easy win.
His first-half hat trick did more than just secure a lead – it seemed to instill an air of dominance into Chelsea's ranks, propelling them forward and carrying them past their opponents almost effortlessly.
Indeed, Chelsea's dominance in this match was the most obvious takeaway, as Rovers struggled to mount much of a challenge against their formidable opponents. Shamrock Rovers found themselves relegated to playing catch-up, which only ever seemed like a matter of time before ultimately succumbing to the inevitability of defeat.
The stats also paint the picture of a severely one-sided affair. The match tallied a remarkable total of goals scored and few clear-cut openings created by the beaten team.
Chelsea completed their exceptional first-round performance with that result, only bolstering their status as favorites and boosting their hopes for an eventual Championship run.
Chelsea headed into this contest on an astonishing 0 losses record in the group, and the question on the minds of everyone watching, was how would this result conclude.