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Chelsea 6-3 Leeds: Carabao Cup Classic

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Chelsea produced a stunning second-half comeback to beat Leeds 6-3 in a thrilling Carabao Cup tie at Stamford Bridge. Trailing 2-0 after goals from Brenden Aaronson and Tarik Muharemovic, the Blues roared back after the break.

Cole Palmer, introduced at halftime, sparked the revival with a penalty, and Joao Pedro added another before Morgan Rogers' brace put Chelsea ahead. Pedro Neto and Danny Welbeck sealed the win, with Leeds' Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulling one back late.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised his substitutes' impact, saying, "They knew they weren't starting and they were ready to make an impact." Leeds boss Daniel Farke felt the penalty decision was harsh, stating, "Nobody was asking for it."

The match showcased Chelsea's attacking depth and resilience, while Leeds' brave effort ultimately fell short in a game packed with drama and goals.