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Alejandro Garnacho double sees Chelsea into Carabao Cup semi-finals

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, Chelsea beat Cardiff City three to one as Garnacho and Neto scored second-half goals to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca named an almost entirely changed XI after Saturday's win, relying on a bench worth nearly �400million and bringing on Joao Pedro and Alejandro Garnacho at half-time.
At 57 minutes Garnacho opened scoring after a Facundo Buonanotte assist, Neto restored the lead seven minutes later, and Garnacho sealed it in stoppage time.
Chelsea advance to the semi-finals as the victory puts them into their third semi in five years pursuing a third cup triumph since Enzo Maresca arrived in summer 2024.
As quarter-finals continue next week, Manchester City host Brentford and Newcastle United welcome Fulham, with Arsenal facing Crystal Palace; Chelsea reach the last four after winning the Club World Cup and Europa Conference League last season.

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