Fernández header sends Chelsea to FA Cup final against City
Abdullateef Fowewe
Enzo Fernández’s towering 23rd-minute header proved decisive as Chelsea edged Leeds United 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, booking their spot in the final against Manchester City.
The Argentine midfielder rose highest to meet a pinpoint delivery, nodding past Leeds keeper Illan Meslier and silencing a raucous Wembley crowd.
Fernández’s goal, his third of the season, sparked wild celebrations.
Chelsea now face a blockbuster showdown with City on May 16, 2026.
The champions are chasing a record fourth straight FA Cup final appearance after their own semi-final win over Southampton.
For Blues, languishing mid-table in the Premier League, the trophy represents a vital chance to end the campaign with silverware and reignite hopes.
Leeds, dreaming of a first major final since 1975, couldn’t break through despite second-half pressure, with Robert Sánchez denying key chances.
