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Champions League: El Shaarawy strikes twice as Roma rout Chelsea 3-0

Kevin Strootman comes forward after winning the ball from Cesc Fabregas

Stephan El Shaarawy struck twice, including the fastest goal of this season's Champions League after just 39 seconds, to help thrust AS Roma to the top of their Champions League group with a convincing 3-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday.

Following the sides' thrilling 3-3 draw in London two weeks earlier, the Italian international striker's brace was the highlight of another impressive display from Roma which allowed them to leapfrog the English champions at the summit of Group C.

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