Fabrizio Romano has revealed via his official X handle that Enzo Fernández was named Man of the Match in Chelsea’s FA Cup Semi-final victory over Leeds United at Wembley Stadium.
Softfootball understands that Fernández delivered the decisive moment of the game, scoring the only goal with a 23rd-minute header as Chelsea secured a 1–0 win and progressed to the final.
Romano shared:
Enzo Fernández, Man of the Match Award for Chelsea against Leeds at Wembley.
The result means Chelsea will now face Manchester City in the FA Cup final, giving the club a major opportunity to end a turbulent season with silverware.
The match also marked an important early success for interim manager Calum McFarlane, who was placed in charge following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior after a damaging run of results. McFarlane has been tasked with stabilizing the squad during the closing weeks of the 2025/26 campaign.
Fernández’s commanding display underlined his growing leadership role within the team. Beyond scoring the winner, the Argentine midfielder brought composure, work rate, and control in a tense knockout fixture.
His performance arrives at a crucial moment for Chelsea, who have faced managerial changes, inconsistent league form, and mounting pressure from supporters. Producing in a high-stakes semi-final offers a timely reminder of his quality and importance.
For Chelsea fans, reaching Wembley’s showpiece final provides renewed hope after a difficult season, while for Fernández it adds another major moment to his influence at the club.
Attention now turns to the final against Manchester City, where Chelsea will attempt to upset one of England’s strongest sides and claim a major domestic trophy.
