Andrey Santos has set his sights on Wembley glory after Chelsea powered into the FA Cup semi-finals with a commanding victory over Port Vale.
The Blues delivered a dominant performance at Stamford Bridge, with Santos finding the net alongside fellow Brazilians Joao Pedro and Estevao Willian.
Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Alejandro Garnacho also got on the scoresheet, capping off an emphatic display that underlined Chelsea’s attacking depth.
As the dust settled and the semi-final draw was confirmed, attention quickly shifted to a high-stakes clash against Leeds United at Wembley: a prospect that has already sparked excitement within the squad.
“For me, it is a dream,” said Santos. “I have played at Maracana, now I have the chance to play at Wembley. I am very happy and I hope we can do our job and win the game there.”
Riding the momentum from their cup success, Chelsea now turn their focus back to league action, where a crucial encounter awaits.
Up next is a heavyweight Premier League showdown against Manchester City: a fixture that could have significant implications in the race for Champions League qualification.
Santos acknowledged the importance of maintaining focus as the fixtures come thick and fast.
“I’m very happy with our performance, it was a big win and a good performance,” he continued. “Now we have to move on and recover well, because next week we have another big game.
“Now we have to work hard because next week we have a very important home game against Manchester City, and we will have to focus on ourselves and do our job. That is the most important thing for us.”
With the season entering its defining stretch, Santos emphasized the need to stay grounded, even with global ambitions like the upcoming FIFA World Cup on the horizon.
“An ambition for many players is to be in the World Cup with their national team – it’s the same for me,” Andrey concluded. “But I know that first I have to work very hard here at Chelsea to help us achieve our targets.”
As Chelsea continue to build momentum, the journey to Wembley now represents both a dream and an opportunity — one Santos and his teammates are eager to seize.
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