Chelsea Beat Cardiff City 3–1 to Reach Carabao Cup Semi-Final
Chelsea secured a place in the Carabao Cup semi-final after a dramatic 3–1 win over Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium.
The Blues took the lead through Alejandro Garnacho before Cardiff hit back, but goals from Pedro Neto and a late strike from Garnacho sealed victory for the Premier League side.
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🔹 Match Overview
Competition: Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) Quarter-Final
Date: 16 December 2025
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Final Score: Cardiff City 1–3 Chelsea
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⚽ Goal Scorers
Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea) — 58′ & 90+′
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) — 82′
David Turnbull (Cardiff City) — 75′
Chelsea started with a rotated lineup but grew into the game after the break. Garnacho’s early second-half strike put the Blues ahead, only for Cardiff to equalize and bring the tie back to level terms. However, Pedro Neto’s well-taken goal restored Chelsea’s advantage, and Garnacho added a late second to seal the win and send the Blues into the semi-final.
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🔥 Key Moments
✔ Chelsea took control after half-time
✔ Neto’s goal broke the deadlock after Cardiff’s equalizer
✔ Garnacho’s brace sealed advancement
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📈 What This Means
Chelsea now move into the Carabao Cup semi-finals, keeping their hopes of winning silverware alive this season.
