Enzo Fernandez's first-half header secured Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Leeds at Wembley, sending the Blues into the FA Cup final just four days after the sacking of head coach Liam Rosenior. The Argentine captain's 23rd-minute goal, from Pedro Neto's cross, proved decisive in a contest that lacked the quality of recent meetings between the two sides.
Leeds, who last reached the final in 1973, wasted an early chance through Ao Tanaka before Brenden Aaronson was denied by Robert Sanchez. Chelsea, rejuvenated under interim boss Calum McFarlane, struck the post through Joao Pedro before taking the lead. Leeds improved after the break but failed to find an equaliser, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin heading straight at Sanchez late on.
The win sets up a final against Manchester City on 16 May, Chelsea's first appearance in the showpiece since their 2022 loss to Liverpool on penalties. For Leeds, defeat ends a spirited run that had lifted them close to Premier League safety under Daniel Farke.
