Chelsea scores four goals in twelve minutes in cup match

On Wednesday in the English League Cup, the FC Chelsea team under Xabi Alonso, after a 0‑2 deficit against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge, turned the game around with four goals in twelve minutes for a spectacular comeback, much to the fans' delight, and eventually celebrated a 6‑3 victory.

Early Lead for Leeds

Leeds opened the match with the first goal by Tarik Muharemovic in the 23rd minute and extended the lead to 0‑2 in the 48th minute through Brenden Aaronson. The early goals initially gave the visitors control of the game.

Palmer Triggers the Turnaround

Cole Palmer came off the bench at halftime and equalised in the 53rd minute from the penalty spot. Two minutes later he struck with a half‑volley to level the score again, sparking the turnaround.

Morgan Rogers supplied the assists for the next goals: Pedro Neto put the eleven ahead, Danny Welbeck added in the 65th minute, and Valentin Barco scored in the 80th minute to extend the lead. The team showed high intensity and dominated the proceedings.

Leeds Does Not Give Up

Despite the deficit, Dominic Calvert‑Lewin scored Leeds' third goal in the 75th minute, giving the visitors a brief glimmer of hope. However, Leeds fell behind in the attack.

Welbeck sealed the 6‑3 win with a goal in stoppage time, while Barco had already made it 5‑3. The victory catapults Chelsea into the next round of the cup.

Background and Outlook

Leeds had previously knocked out the Glass eleven Nottingham Forest 2‑0 in the second round of the League Cup, demonstrating Leeds' form in the competition.

Chelsea therefore reaches the round of 16 of the cup and now prepares for the next duel in the round of 16.