Defender Rüdiger scored the only goal of the match. Team now awaits Arsenal and Liverpool winner
Gave Chelsea one more time. This Wednesday, the Blues defeated Tottenham 1-0, at the opponent’s house, and guaranteed the spot for the decision of the English League Cup. The London team had already won the first game by 2 to 0, with the score of 3 to 0 on aggregate, the classification was achieved with tranquility.
Thomas Tuchel’s team opened the scoring in the 17th minute: after a corner from the left, the goalkeeper Gollini missed, and Rüdiger only supported the empty net. The Blues defender almost became villain when the referee gave Höjbjerg a penalty, but VAR pointed out that Rüdiger’s foul was outside the area, correcting the marking.
Five-time champions of the tournament, Chelsea haven’t won the title since 2015. The Blues are now waiting for the opponent in the decision, which will come out of the clash between Liverpool and Arsenal in the other semi-final. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak in Liverpool. the first leg was not played last week. The first match will only be this Thursday, in Liverpool, and the return is scheduled for the 20th, in London. The decision will be made on February 27 at Wembley.
