Chelsea, lost 1-0 to its counterpart, Middlesbrough, during the match that brought them together on Tuesday evening at the Riverside Stadium, in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup in the current season 2023-2024. The only goal came from Hayden Hackney in the 37th minute, giving his team the lead during the first half.
The return match between the two teams will be held next Tuesday at Stamford Bridge, and the winner of this match will await the winner of Wednesday’s match, which brings together Liverpool with Fulham in the other semi-final.
Chelsea’s formation was as follows: Goalkeeper: Petrovic / Defense: Gutsu, Disasi, Thiago Silva, Chilwell / Midfield: Caicedo, Callagher, Enzo Fernandez / Attack: Madueke, Sterling, Palmer.
Chelsea qualified for the semi-finals of the League Cup, after defeating Newcastle United 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, in the confrontation that brought the two teams together at Stamford Bridge, within the quarter-finals of the Cup. English Association.
While the Middlesbrough team booked its place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup at the expense of its counterpart, Port Vale, competing in the English second division, by defeating them by three goals to nothing.