Enzo Fernández scored the decisive goal as Chelsea FC edged a scrappy FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley, marking a winning start following the departure of Liam Rosenior.
Interim boss Calum McFarlane has been placed in charge until the end of the season and will lead Chelsea into the final against Manchester City on Saturday, 16 May.
Leeds, managed by Daniel Farke, saw their hopes of reaching a first FA Cup final since 1973 ended, as missed chances proved costly in a tightly contested encounter.
The Whites had the first clear opportunity when Brenden Aaronson broke through following a touch from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez produced a vital save.
Chelsea capitalised in the 23rd minute, with Fernández rising to head home a cross from Pedro Neto, leaving Lucas Perri with no chance.
The Blues nearly doubled their lead before the break when João Pedro struck the post, while Leeds responded after half-time. Substitute Anton Stach forced an immediate save from Sánchez, before Calvert-Lewin squandered a gilt-edged chance from close range.
Chelsea held firm in a tense finale to secure their place in the FA Cup final, where they will aim to end a run of three consecutive defeats in previous finals.
