Enzo Maresca paid tribute to Cardiff City's organisation and intensity following Chelsea's 3-1 EFL Cup quarter-final victory over the Bluebirds on Tuesday. Chelsea were made to work for their place in the last four,

Yet even with the lead, Chelsea still allowed Cardiff to get back in the game, conceding an equaliser in the 75th minute. Had it not been for Pedro Neto’s late winner, the Blues were looking at a shock scoreline once the final whistle sounded.

Where to watch Cardiff vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel, start time for EFL Cup match originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Chelsea are aiming for more silverware under Enzo Maresca when they travel to Cardiff City in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup.

This Carabao Cup game between Cardiff City and Chelsea takes place at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday morning in Australia.

Chelsea hold off League One leaders Cardiff City to secure their place in the EFL Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought and absorbing win in south Wales.

Predicted Line-up and Latest Team NewsChelsea travel to South Wales on Tuesday evening to face Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup, with Enzo Maresca expected to rotate his

Chelsea are set to ring the changes against Brian Barry-Murphy's side under the lights in Cardiff, with Maresca confirming Cole Palmer will not be available for the cup tie. Marc Cucurella is suspended for the visitors, while Moises Caicedo is once again available following his domestic three-match ban.