Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final, securing their place in the final of the competition. With this result, the series ended with an aggregate score of 4-2 in favor of the Gunners, who made the most of their home advantage in the London derby. The only goal of the match was scored by German Kai Havertz, who appeared in the final stages of the game to break the deadlock and definitively settle the series in Arsenal's favor. The first half was played with high intensity and tactical analysis by both teams. Chelsea, for its part, was eliminated after failing to overturn the deficit in the aggregate score in a series that was decided by details and the effectiveness of the Gunners in key moments. Arsenal took center stage from the start, dominating possession and looking to impose their conditions on the opposition's field. The goal confirmed Arsenal's superiority in the series and closed a tense and disputed semi-final. With this victory, Arsenal secured its place in the EFL Cup final, backed by a solid performance and a strong finish against their arch-rival. Arsenal pushed their lines forward and began to press with more insistence, driven by the support of the crowd at the Emirates Stadium. Chelsea retreated even closer to its area, prioritizing defensive order and betting on holding out to take the game to the limit. Chelsea, in turn, opted for a more conservative approach, with compact lines and fast breaks to try to surprise. Despite the territorial dominance of the home team, clear chances were scarce and the match was even, with few interventions required from the goalkeepers. In the second half, the pace of the game increased considerably. The Gunners generated several approaches, but a lack of precision in the finishing kept the score at zero for most of the second half. When the match seemed to be heading to a draw, the decisive moment arrived. In the 7th minute of added time in the second half, Kai Havertz appeared inside the area and finished with precision to score 1-0, a goal that finally sentenced the tie and unleashed the celebration of the local fans.
