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Chelsea defeats Leeds in nine-goal EFL Cup comeback

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Chelsea defeats Leeds in nine-goal EFL Cup comeback

Summary

Chelsea advanced to the last 16 of the English League Cup on Wednesday night after a 6-3 victory over Leeds. Despite trailing by two goals in the 48th minute, Chelsea scored six times within a 40-minute span to secure the win. Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck each recorded braces, while Pedro Neto and Valentin Barco also contributed to the total. Xabi Alonso manages the squad that successfully overturned the early deficit. The match took place on the same night as UEFA Champions League fixtures, marking a significant offensive performance for the home side.

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Key Details

•Chelsea defeated Leeds with a final score of 6-3.
•The team trailed 0-2 before scoring six goals in 40 minutes.
•Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck each scored two goals.
•Pedro Neto and Valentin Barco also added goals to the total.
•Chelsea moves into the last 16 of the English League Cup.

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There wasn’t only the Champions League on Wednesday night...That’s right, there was also a cracking EFL Cup clash in England between Chelsea and Leeds!The two teams lived up to the spectacle on of...
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