Chelsea Vs Middlesbrough EFL Cup Semi-Finals Tonight At 9pm
In a highly anticipated face-off, Chelsea is gearing up to host Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals this Tuesday.
The initial encounter between the two teams earlier this month saw Middlesbrough secure a 1-0 home victory, giving them the advantage on aggregate. Hayden Hackney was the hero, finding the back of the net in the 37th minute, with Isaiah Jones contributing the crucial assist.
Despite the setback, Chelsea rebounded with a triumph in the Premier League, defeating London rivals Fulham. Cole Palmer, who had missed a significant opportunity in the Carabao Cup clash against Middlesbrough, redeemed himself by scoring the lone goal of the match from the penalty spot.
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On the other side, Middlesbrough exhibited their prowess with a notable 3-1 away victory against Millwall in the EFL Championship earlier this month. However, their recent league outing ended in a 1-1 draw against Rotherham last Saturday.
As the stage is set for the decisive second leg, both teams are prepared for a fierce battle, with Chelsea eager to overturn the aggregate deficit and secure a spot in the Carabao Cup final.
