Cardiff 1-3 Chelsea Player Ratings: Alejandro Garnacho 8.8/10 Rated as the Blues Dominated Cardiff

Alejandro Garnacho scored twice to lead Chelsea past League One side Cardiff City 3-1 in an exciting cup clash. After a goalless first half, Chelsea made attacking changes at half-time, bringing on Garnacho and Joao Pedro. Garnacho struck first in the 57th minute, finishing coolly after Facundo Buonanotte exploited a Cardiff defensive mistake. Cardiff City fought back with David Turnbull heading home an equalizer in the 75th minute, but Pedro Neto restored Chelsea's lead in the 82nd minute with a deflected shot.

Garnacho sealed the win in the 90th minute with a composed finish, ending Cardiff's upset hopes. Chelsea's superior squad depth proved decisive, with their substitutes making crucial impacts throughout the second half. Despite goalkeeper Nathan Trott's strong performance and solid defending, Cardiff couldn't hold on against the Premier League side's quality. The victory sends Chelsea through to the next round, while Cardiff can take pride in their impressive cup display against elite opposition. Here are Sportsdunia's Cardiff vs Chelsea player ratings.

Cardiff Player Ratings vs Chelsea

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Chelsea Player Ratings vs Cardiff

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Sportsdunia's Player of the Match Goes to Alejandro Garnacho