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Chelsea FC secured a 6-3 victory over Leeds United in a Carabao Cup match after overcoming a two-goal deficit. The game featured a tactical shift by manager Xabi Alonso and standout performances from several players.
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The match highlights the competitive nature of English football tournaments and the impact of squad depth and tactical adjustments in high-stakes games.
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Chelsea came from two goals down to beat Leeds United 6-3 in a Stamford Bridge thriller to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Xabi Alonso named a much-changed line-up but had to backtrack and make four substitutions at half time. That took the home side from 1-0 down to 2-0 down, before Cole Palmer ’s penalty began a comeback.
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