Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup final after edging Leeds United 1- 0 in Sunday’s semi-final, setting up a blockbuster clash with Manchester City for the trophy.
The victory also marked a timely return to winning ways for the Blues after a turbulent spell that followed the dismissal of Liam Rosenior.
After enduring a five-game Premier League losing streak without scoring, Chelsea wasted little time ending that drought at Wembley.
It took just 23 minutes for the breakthrough to arrive, and fittingly, it came through Enzo Fernandez.
The Argentine midfielder, who had recently been left out for two matches by Rosenior after comments about a possible summer exit, responded in style.
Wearing the captain’s armband, Enzo looked determined from the opening whistle and powered home a superb header from Pedro Neto’s cross to hand Chelsea the decisive lead.
His goal proved enough to send the Blues into the final and sparked fresh belief after weeks of frustration.
The result keeps Chelsea’s hopes of silverware alive and sets up a huge showdown against Manchester City, who now stand between them and the trophy.
For many fans, Enzo’s match-winning display also carried extra significance given recent speculation surrounding his future, with the midfielder delivering when it mattered most.
After struggles in the league and managerial upheaval, Chelsea now have a shot at ending the season on a major high.
