AFCON 2025
Chelsea will play in the semi-finals of the 2025/2026 Carabao Cup courtesy of a brace from Alejandro Garnacho and a goal from Pedro Neto.
The former Manchester United winger came off the bench to score two goals, helping Chelsea to a comfortable win over Cardiff City in Wales on Tuesday night.
After an inspiring and lethargic first half, the Blues came alive in the second half with the introduction of the Argentine winger and Joao Pedro.
Facundo Buonanotte capitalised on Dylan Lowlor’s error im defense, found Garnacho in space and the 21-year-old buried the ball into the bottom corner.
With 15 minutes left to the end of the tie, David Turnbull scored the equaliser, sending the home fans into a loud frenzy as the dream of causing an upset came alive.
However, Pedro Neto gave Chelsea the lead again in the 82nd minute off Andrey Santos’s pass to the Portuguese winger.
Garnacho dealer the win in added time to give Chelsea a 3-1 win as they take on Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the semis.
