Chelsea and Leeds contested a high-scoring EFL Cup third-round match at Stamford Bridge, producing nine goals in an exciting encounter.Leeds appeared poised for an upset after taking a 2-0 lead, but the Blues responded with four goals in 13 minutes to take control of the match. Pushed to the brink, then suddenly playing as if the pressure had never existed.##TWITTER_<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">For those who missed CHELSEA VS LEEDS<br>THIS IS THE HIGHLIGHT <a href="https://x.com/UEFA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UEFA</a> <a href="https://t.co/gutgiAPlWD">pic.twitter.com/gutgiAPlWD</a></p>— Jiggy Tv (@nji168433) <a href="https://x.com/nji168433/status/2097806564656566306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>##Cole Palmer began the comeback with a penalty and added a second goal, while Morgan Rogers, introduced at half-time, contributed three assists as Chelsea took control between the 52nd and 65th minutes.Leeds briefly threatened another twist when Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled one back in the 75th minute, but Xabi Alonso's men responded by putting their foot back on the accelerator. Willian Barco and Danny Welbeck, with his second of the night, completed the 6-3 demolition.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945923##While statistics may indicate Leeds were competitive and excelled in some areas, ultimately, the team that scores more goals wins the match.Chelsea are through to the fourth round of the League Cup. Their next opponent will be revealed in the draw.EFL CUP – THIRD ROUNDWednesdayChelsea – Leeds United 6-3 (0-1)/Palmer 53 pen, 55, Neto 60, Welbeck 65, 90+4, Barco 80 – Muharemovic 23, Aaronson 48, Calvert-Lewin 75/