Second-half changes from Enzo Maresca were the difference maker in a surprisingly close battle in Wales.

It was another shocking performance by one Chelsea player in the Carabao Cup last night after he failed to stake a claim.It was an opportunity for Enzo Maresca’s second string team and fringe

Chelsea booked their place in the League Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win at third-tier Cardiff City on Tuesday where the Premier League side needed goals from substitutes Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto to put away the courageous Welsh club.

Chelsea claimed a hard-fought 3-1 win over Cardiff City yesterday. The Blues made it difficult for themselves with a poor first-half showing.However, manager Enzo Maresca rang the changes and the top

This Carabao Cup game between Cardiff City and Chelsea takes place at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday morning in Australia.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he is happy at the club after they booked a spot in the League Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win at Cardiff City on Tuesday, just days after he had voiced his frustrations over behind-the-scenes issues at the club.

Brian Barry-Murphy takes pride - and a desire to be at this level again - as his Cardiff City side lose to Chelsea in the EFL Cup quarter-finals.

Cardiff City face Chelsea in the 2025/26 Carabao Cup quarterfinals. Supporters in the United States can watch the match live on television or through streaming platforms, with multiple viewing options available.