Overview
- Arsenal won 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, with goals from Ben White, Viktor Gyökeres and Martín Zubimendi putting them ahead in the tie.
- Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to score twice for Chelsea, cutting the deficit to one ahead of the return leg at the Emirates Stadium on February 3.
- Rosenior defended goalkeeper Robert Sánchez and said he was accountable for the mistakes, noting Chelsea were without Cole Palmer, Reece James and Malo Gusto, with Moisés Caicedo suspended and illness ruling out Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens.
- Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s display but called it only “half-time,” lamenting missed chances to add a fourth as his side extended an unbeaten run across competitions.
- Barcelona will rotate for their Copa del Rey last‑16 trip to Racing Santander, with Hansi Flick confirming Joan García will start in goal, while Real Madrid were knocked out 3-2 by second‑division Albacete as Arbeloa said the defeat was his responsibility.