Chelsea beat Championship side Middlesbrough 2-0 in the last 8 of the EFL Cup in the early hours of Sunday morning (20) thanks to a first-half goal each from Lucas Lukaku and Sergei Scherz, taking the lead in the last 4. Chelsea have won 4 out of 4 matches since their owner Abramovich was sanctioned by the British government, and have managed to withstand the heavy pressure, and are heading for the Cup double.
Middlesbrough were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the last 2 rounds.
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The Belgian striker finally broke his goal drought in the past three games.
In the 31st minute of the match, another assist came from Mason Monte, who passed the ball to Xueyeji on the right, and the Moroccan international then took the ball into the center of the field and kicked the ball into the net against the far post, just in time to celebrate his 29th birthday on the same day.
Chelsea's offense continued to strengthen after taking a two-goal lead, but the goal was often missed, including Lucas Lukaku's missed open goal, and Dim Warner's header that failed to go in, ultimately making it 2-0 until the end of the game, and reaching the EFL Cup quarterfinals for the fifth time in the last six seasons. Chelsea's team leader, John Tuco, praised the players for their discipline and dedication to the game, and their commitment during a difficult period of time was very impressive.
Chelsea has won 6 matches in a row in all competitions, including the last 8 of the UEFA Europa League and the last 4 of the EFL Cup. The Londoners reached the finals of these two cups last season, and eventually won the UEFA Europa League, but finished as the runner-up in the EFL Cup.
Chelsea has been affected by Abramovic's recent sanctions, which have restricted their operations and finances, and is about to be sold, so their future is uncertain. However, the team is getting stronger and stronger, so let's wait and see if Chelsea will be able to overcome the difficulties and win these two cups.
