Roma vs Chelsea: Stephan El Shaarawy scores quickest Champions League goal of season with strike after 39 seconds
Italian forward piled pressure on Antonio Conte's visitors with amazing finish at the Stadio Olimpico
STEPHAN EL SHAARAWY set two records with his incredible opener against Chelsea.
The Italian netted after just 39 seconds to send Roma ahead at the Stadio Olimpico.
It is the the fastest goal in the Champions League this season - and the quickest in Roma's history.
Mo Salah (1min 46secs) previously held the record after scoring against Bayer Leverkusen in 2015.
Former Bayern Munich star Roy Makaay netted the fastest ever Champions League goal after taking just 10.12 seconds to fire past Real Madrid in 2007.
El Shaarawy followed up his stunning strike with a second in the 37th minute.
A defensive blunder from Antonio Rudiger allowed the former AC Milan ace through on goal to prod home.
The Blues travelled to Rome under pressure after unconvincing wins over Watford and Bournemouth in the Premier League.
But Antonio Conte's side did enter the fixture top of Group C, having drawn with Roma at Stamford Bridge this month.
Atletico Madrid take on Qarabag in Azerbaijan in desperate need of a win.
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The La Liga giants have just two points from three games and face a group stage exit.