Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 9 Sept 2026
Alonso's halftime changes spark Chelsea comeback
Chelsea were two down before Cole Palmer's quickfire double turned the tie on its head.
Chelsea
team
Competition
Carabao Cup third round
Score
Chelsea 6-3 Leeds United
Scorers
Cole Palmer (2), Tarik Muharemovic, Harry Wilson, Brenden Aaronson
Venue
Stamford Bridge
What happened. Chelsea came from behind to beat Leeds United 6-3, with Cole Palmer scoring twice in two minutes after coming on as a halftime substitute.
- Leeds led 2-0 before Palmer's brace leveled the match.
- Alonso made four changes at halftime, bringing on Palmer, Rogers, James, and Neto.
- Leeds' goals came from Muharemovic and Aaronson.
The win sends Chelsea into the next round of the Carabao Cup.
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