{"id":33123,"date":"2025-12-15T12:44:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/15\/soccer-showdown-efl-cup-makes-a-comeback-on-paramount-as-chelsea-takes-on-cardiff-in-quarter-final-clash\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T12:44:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:44:47","slug":"soccer-showdown-efl-cup-makes-a-comeback-on-paramount-as-chelsea-takes-on-cardiff-in-quarter-final-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/15\/soccer-showdown-efl-cup-makes-a-comeback-on-paramount-as-chelsea-takes-on-cardiff-in-quarter-final-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Soccer Showdown: EFL Cup Makes a Comeback on Paramount+ as Chelsea Takes on Cardiff in Quarter-Final Clash!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"Article-body\">\n<div class=\"Article-featuredImage\">\n<figure class=\"img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Article-featuredImageImg\" alt=\"carabo-cup-hq-slate-1920x1080-v1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/sportshub.cbsistatic.com\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/15\/5d14f117-1144-47d3-8732-eea2bf93601b\/thumbnail\/770x433\/aa1da180ef2f9579096a8b897a87bd60\/carabo-cup-hq-slate-1920x1080-v1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"433\" width=\"770\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Article-bodyContent\">\n<p>Greetings! Chelsea is set to head to Wales for a matchup against Cardiff City in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. I\u2019m Pardeep Khatley, and we\u2019ll provide updates as the week kicks off.<\/p>\n<pre><code>&lt;h3&gt;\ud83d\udcfa Soccer Fix&lt;\/h3&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;All times are in US\/East&lt;\/em&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, December 15th&lt;br\/&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 Serie A: Roma vs. Como, 2:45pm \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+&lt;br\/&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesday, December 16th&lt;br\/&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\ud83c\udfc6 Best FIFA Football Awards, 12pm \u27a1\ufe0f FIFA.com&lt;br\/&gt;\n\ud83c\udff4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f EFL Cup: Cardiff City vs. Chelsea, 3pm \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+&lt;br\/&gt;\n\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 Copa del Rey: Guadalajara vs. Barcelona, 3pm.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;h2&gt;Quarterfinals Are Here!&lt;\/h2&gt;\n\n&lt;figure class=\"MediaShortcode MediaShortcodeImage none large\"&gt;\n    &lt;figcaption class=\"MediaShortcode-figcaption\"&gt;\n        &lt;span class=\"MediaShortcode-credit\"&gt;paramount+&lt;\/span&gt;\n    &lt;\/figcaption&gt;\n&lt;\/figure&gt;\n\n&lt;h3&gt;CBS Sports Golazo Network Latest News&lt;\/h3&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;\u2600\ufe0f &lt;strong&gt;Morning Footy&lt;\/strong&gt; (Weekdays from 8am to 10am): Catch the Golazo Network's flagship morning show featuring highlights, interviews, and the latest soccer news to kickstart your day. Available as a podcast, so you never miss an episode.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p&gt;3\ufe0f\u20e3 &lt;strong&gt;Attacking Third&lt;\/strong&gt; (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday): The premier women's soccer podcast is now a live studio show. With the NWSL season returning, our analysis of the women\u2019s game continues to grow, including live streams every Sunday on YouTube after the NWSL's final match.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p&gt;\u26bd &lt;strong&gt;Call Me Whatever You Like&lt;\/strong&gt; (Tuesday and Thursday): Join Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davis, and Tony Meola as they discuss everything about the USMNT and the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Tune in live each Tuesday and Thursday at 10am ET on the Golazo America YouTube channel.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p&gt;\ud83e\udd45 &lt;strong&gt;Scoreline&lt;\/strong&gt; (Daily): Scoreline delivers the latest updates on major global soccer news, match highlights, and essential goals. Starting Thursday, catch it daily.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n&lt;p&gt;\ud83d\udcfa &lt;strong&gt;How to Watch:&lt;\/strong&gt; CBS Sports Golazo Network provides round-the-clock, free coverage of leading soccer competitions worldwide, streamable via the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and Paramount+.&lt;\/p&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news showcases the growing intensity of domestic soccer competitions like the EFL Cup, which not only highlights the talent in clubs outside the typical spotlight but also sets the stage for thrilling matchups that can alter a team&#8217;s trajectory. For soccer fans, these cup competitions are vital as they cultivate rivalries and excitement, keeping the spirit of the sport alive throughout the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings! Chelsea is set to head to Wales for a matchup against Cardiff City in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. 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