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Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea Thriller vs. Ajax Better for Neutrals Than Players

Chelsea’s chaotic, thrilling 4-4 draw against Ajax in the Champions League on Tuesday gave proof that every now and again, the competition's group stage–as predictable as it may seem–can occasionally offer a tremendous amount of entertainment.

But for Chelsea’s star goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, the definition of entertaining soccer often depends on who you’re asking.

“This was undoubtedly a high-paced game between two energetic, physical teams who kept going at each other. And there were a lot of goals, no doubt,” says the 25-year-old Spanish stopper, speaking to SI.com. “But I’d say it was more fun to watch, than to play.