Liverpool are the champions of the League Cup after beating Chelsea 11-10 in a penalty-kick shootout on Sunday in the final. Kepa Arrizabalaga came off the bench for the Blues for the shootout, but the goalkeeper did not save any of the 11 attempts he faced, and then he missed his attempt that secured the trophy for the Reds. The Spanish shot-stopper came into the match for Eduoard Mendy, who had an absolutely stunning game to keep his team in it. But when it came down to the most important moments, Kepa could not replicate the Senegalese superstar.
Regulation ended scoreless and neither team could score in extra time as numerous goals were ruled out for offside and VAR.
The win gives Liverpool the first trophy for the English soccer season, and for the Blues it will bring plenty of questions as to why manager Thomas Tuchel decided to make the change in extra time as opposed to riding with the hot hand.
Liverpool win the Carabao Cup after beating Chelsea 11-10 on penalties in the final at Wembley 🏆
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Ahead of kick-off of the Carabao Cup final, Chelsea and Liverpool along with everyone in Wembley take a moment to stand in solidarity with Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/9MeuUIH23j
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