Chelsea 6-1 Middlesbrough | EXTENDED Highlights | Carabao Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg 23/24

Chelsea Football Club

23 Jan 202411:53

Summary

TLDRIn an exhilarating Carabao Cup semifinal second leg at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea overturned a one-goal deficit from the first leg against Middlesbrough with a resounding 6-1 victory, advancing to the final with a 6-2 aggregate score. The match began with a minute's applause in memory of Tommy Baldwin, a Chelsea legend. Chelsea's comeback was highlighted by standout performances and goals from Ben Chilwell, Armando Broja, Enzo Fernandez, Raheem Sterling, and a brace from Cole Palmer, showcasing their dominance and attacking prowess. Middlesbrough managed a late consolation goal through Morgan Rogers, but the night belonged to Chelsea, setting up a thrilling Carabao Cup Final appearance next month.

Takeaways

😊 Chelsea make two changes to the team including captain Ben Chilwell returning from injury
⚽️ Chelsea take the lead early on thanks to an own goal by Johnny Howson
👍 Enzo Fernandez doubles Chelsea's lead with his second League Cup goal this season
🚀 A superb Axel Diaz goal makes it 3-0 to Chelsea after 30 minutes
⚽️ A mistake gifts Cole Palmer Chelsea's fourth goal just before half time
🔥 Palmer grabs his second of the night to make it 5-0 to Chelsea
⚽️ Mykhaylo Mudryk rounds off a brilliant Chelsea move to make it 6-0
😕 Matt Crooks thinks he's pulled one back for Middlesbrough but it's ruled offside
🔥 Morgan Rogers scores a great goal to rob Chelsea of a clean sheet
🎉 Chelsea thrash Middlesbrough 6-1 to book their place in the League Cup final

Q & A

What competition and stage of the competition was this match?
-This was the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Middlesbrough.
What was the scoreline from the first leg of the tie?
-Middlesbrough held a slender 1-0 advantage after the first leg.
Who scored Chelsea's opening goal to level the tie?
-Armando Broja scored to make it 1-0 Chelsea and level the tie at 1-1 on aggregate.
Who doubled Chelsea's lead before half an hour?
-Enzo Fernandez scored to make it 2-0 Chelsea after 29 minutes.
Who scored Chelsea's third goal just before half time?
-Kai Havertz scored on 37 minutes to give Chelsea a 3-0 lead.
How many goals did Cole Palmer score for Chelsea?
-Cole Palmer scored two goals, in the 43rd and 58th minutes.
Who scored Chelsea's sixth goal late on?
-Mihailo Mudryk scored Chelsea's sixth goal late in the game.
Which Middlesbrough player scored a consolation goal?
-Morgan Rogers scored a consolation goal for Middlesbrough.
What was the final aggregate score over the two legs?
-The final aggregate score was Chelsea 6-2 Middlesbrough after a 6-1 win in the second leg.
As a result, which final will Chelsea now contest?
-Chelsea booked their place in the Carabao Cup final with the emphatic victory.