Yet even with the lead, Chelsea still allowed Cardiff to get back in the game, conceding an equaliser in the 75th minute. Had it not been for Pedro Neto’s late winner, the Blues were looking at a shock scoreline once the final whistle sounded.

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Cardiff City: Trott, Ng (Fish 89’), Lawlor, Chambers, Bagan, Wintle, Turnbull, J. Colwill (Robertson 80’), Ashford, Davies (Willock 56’), Robinson (Salech 56’). Subs not used: Turner, Giles,, Mafico, Donczew, Nyakuhwa.

Chelsea secured a 3-1 win over Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, with Alejandro Garnacho delivering an outstanding performance as a sub

Arriving at Stamford Bridge for a sizable £55m fee, many supporters who'd seen him play at Borussia Dortmund thought the club were buying a player renowned for electric pace and neat dribbling. None of that was on show against Cardiff, though, as the Bluebirds' backline marshalled him throughout and kept his influence to a minimum.

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Adam Pierce, Senior Partnerships Manager at Cardiff City FC, said: “We are delighted to welcome Radnor Hills on board as the new Official Water Partner of Cardiff City Football Club.

We asked for your views on Chelsea's Carabao Cup quarter-final win at League One Cardiff City. Here are some of your comments: Joel: First half was shocking but we got the win regardless. Maresca's subs were crucial at half time.