Chelsea vs Crystal Palace LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction today
Relive all the action from the semi-final at Wembley
Ruben Loftus-Cheek capped his impressive comeback with a first Chelsea goal since May 2019 as the Blues defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 to reach their third successive FA Cup final.
Loftus-Cheek’s thunderbolt finish dragged the Blues out of a sluggish performance and into a 16th FA Cup final, with Mason Mount’s angled effort sealing the deal.
England midfielder Loftus-Cheek spent the 2017-18 season on loan with the Eagles, even forcing his way to the World Cup after his campaign at Selhurst Park.
But the 26-year-old showed no split loyalty in dumping his former side out of England’s premier cup competition.
Loftus-Cheek’s first Chelsea goal since the 1-1 Europa League draw with Eintracht Frankfurt on May 9, 2019 spurred the Blues on past their clear fatigue and into yet another final. Relive all the action below:
Celtic 1-2 Rangers
Rangers have edged out Old Firm rivals Celtic after extra-time to book their place in the Scottish Cup final.
They will play Hearts for the trophy.
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
6 mins: Chelsea finally enjoy a spell with the ball but Ward eventually cuts it out as the Palace fans roar on their side’s impressive start.
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
4 mins: Palace dominating the ball in the early stages here as Chelsea are content with dropping into their defensive shape.
We are treated to a shot of Conor Gallagher on the sidelines. He is not eligible to play against his parent club today.
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
2 mins: The game has been stopped again by Anthony Taylor inside the first 60 seconds due to the number of balloons still on the pitch.
Palace defender Andersen pops a few with his studs before we get back underway.
The Eagles enjoy some early possession before trying to slide Joel Ward in down the right but Christensen is across to clear.
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
1 min: KICK-OFF! Here we go then. Crystal Palace get this FA Cup semi-final underway in front of an excited Wembley crowd.
So excited they delayed the start by a few seconds after throwing some balloons onto the pitch.
Nevertheless, now we have got going.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
The two teams are out on the pitch. We are almost ready to go for the second FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Celtic 1-2 Rangers
A 115th minute extra-time goal has given Rangers a 2-1 lead in their Scottish Cup semi-final against Old Firm rivals Celtic.
Fashion Sakala with the precious goal.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea are looking to reach their third successive FA Cup final having lost the previous two against Arsenal and Leicester.
Meanwhile, Palace have only reached the final on two occasions in their entire history. And they have never lifted the trophy.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
So, just moments after the conclusion of the two Premier League games of the day, now we turn our attention to the second FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Crystal Palace.
What a mouthwatering day’s action in the football!
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