Chelsea Rally From Two Down to Beat Leeds 6-3 in Carabao Cup
Chelsea are through to the Carabao Cup fourth round after a stunning 6-3 comeback against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge, recovering from two goals down before unleashing a devastating second-half response.
Tarik Muharemovic and Brenden Aaronson had put Leeds in control, but Cole Palmer changed the tie with two goals in two minutes to bring Chelsea level. Pedro Neto, Danny Welbeck and Valentin Barco were also on the scoresheet as the Blues completed a chaotic victory.
Players affected
- Pedro Neto: The Portugal winger made an immediate impact after coming on at half-time, scoring with a composed finish after Morgan Rogers created the opening. Neto said the squad are enjoying their aggressive attacking football, while accepting defensive work is still needed.
- Valentin Barco: The Argentine defender scored his first Chelsea goal and dedicated the celebration to his newborn daughter, Gemma. Barco said he had promised his wife before kick-off that he would score for their baby.
- Cole Palmer: His rapid double wiped out Leeds’ early two-goal advantage and sparked the comeback.
- Morgan Rogers: Neto singled out Rogers for doing the hard work in the build-up to his goal.
What happens next
Chelsea will discover their fourth-round Carabao Cup opponent in the next stage of the competition, with Neto insisting the club intend to compete for every available trophy, including the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
Before then, Chelsea return to Premier League action carrying major attacking momentum. Barco believes he is physically ready for English football and comfortable working under Alonso, while Neto said the group’s mentality is focused on reaching finals and winning silverware.
