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,

Cardiff braced for three festive derbies against Scarlets, Dragons and Ospreys that could shape their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.

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.