The Carabao Cup Final

Chelsea v Liverpool
25/02/2024

A photograph taken pre-match at the Carabao Cup Final. The sun is rising over the stadium as the media gather in the dugouts.

Setting the scene

A photograph taken pre-match at the Carabao Cup Final. You can see the empty red seats with the words 'Wembley' embossed across the level 1 seating.

A photograph taken pre-match at the Carabao Cup Final. You can see the empty red seats with the words 'Wembley' embossed across the level 1 seating.

A photograph taken pre-match at the Carabao Cup Final. The sun is rising over the stadium as the media gather in the tunnel / dugout area below.

A photograph taken of a busy Wembley Way as fans make their way to the stadium prior to the Carabao Cup Final.
A group of supporters take a selfie outside Wembley Stadium. The front of Wembley and the iconic arch can be seen in the background.

A photo taken on Wembley Way looking towards Wembley Park tube station. A sea of supporters can be seen making their way towards the stadium.

A supporter poses on Wembley Way wearing a Jurgen Klopp mask.

The pre-match build up

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Liverpool supporters hold their scarfs in the air prior to the Carabao Cup Final
Liverpool supporters make their way up Wembley Way towards the stadium. One fan is preparing to take a photo as he walks.

A photo taken prior to the Carabao Cup Final looking up at the front of the stadium. Supporters are making their way towards the turnstiles and the branding on the stadium reads 'liverpool v Chelsea'

A photo taken prior to the Carabao Cup Final looking up at the front of the stadium. Supporters are making their way towards the turnstiles and the branding on the stadium reads 'liverpool v Chelsea'

A sea of Chelsea flags are photographed inside the stadium as fans show their support inside the stadium prior to the Carabao Cup Final.
A photograph taken pre match at the Carabao Cup Final. A family look out over the pitch as the teams line up on the hallowed turf.
A father and son take a selfie in their seats with the pitch in the background prior to the Carabao Cup Final

A group selfie in the seating bowl prior to the Carabao Cup Final.

A group selfie in the seating bowl prior to the Carabao Cup Final.

A father and son look out on to the hallowed turf from their seats prior to the Carabao Cup Final
Adam Smith, Danny Murphy, Dennis Wise and Michael Owen host a Q&A in the Bobby Moore lounge prior to kick-off.
Adam Smith, Danny Murphy, Dennis Wise and Michael Owen host a Q&A in the Bobby Moore lounge prior to kick-off.
The teams line up on the pitch prior to the Carabao Cup Final as the anthems are sung.
The Liverpool team pictured in a group huddle prior to kick off.

Deadlock

Nkunku see's his shot blocked Ibrahima Konate during the Carabao Cup Final.

Ben Chilwell and Conor Bradley face off during the Carabao Cup Final

Harvey Elliott puts his head in his hands after a chance goes a miss during the Carabao Cup Final
Harvey Elliott and Ben Chilwell battle for possesion during the Carabao Cup Final.

Deadlock broken

An angle taken from behind the goal as Van Dijk's header finds the back of the net to open the scoring in the Carabao Cup Final.

Van Dijk celebrates his winning goal passionately.
Van Dijk celebrates his winning goal passionately as a camera crew capture his celebrations.

Van Dijk holds his arms aloft as he walks back to his half after opening the scoring in the Carabao Cup Final

Virgil Van Dijk's header finds the back of the net as the Chelsea and Liverpool players watch on.
Van Dijk celebrates his opening goal in front of supporters. Behind the large screen inside the stadium is lit red with the words 'goal'.

History written

Van Dijk and Kelleher jump in to each others arms as the final whistle is blown.

Gakpo, Kelleher, Van Dijk and Gomez celebrate together as the final whistle is blown.
Van Dijk and Kelleher celebrate together following the final whistle.

Gakpo is given a piggyback by Ibrahima Konate as they celebrate winning the Carabao Cup final.
Jurgen Klopp lifts the trophy as the squad celebrate around him. Gold streamers are released as the team lift the trophy.
The Liverpool team celebrate during the Trophy presentation on the pitch at Wembley. Champagne is sprayed from all directions.

Liverpool secure their 10th Carabao Cup

Van Dijk holds the trophy aloft during the Royal Box trophy presentation

Jurgen Klopp prepares to raise the trophy during the on pitch trophy presensation. Gold streamers are released around them.
The Liverpool team and backroom staff celebrate on pitch during the trophy presentation.

The Liverpool team and backroom staff celebrate on pitch during the trophy presentation.

Van Dijk lifts his arms aloft as the team celebrate around him during the Royal Box trophy lift.
Jurgen Klopp lifts the trophy aloft on the pitch as he celebrates with supporters.

The Liverpool squad stand arm in arm on the Wembley pitch as the supporters serenade them with a song from the stands.

Virgil Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate pose with the Carabao Cup.
Jurgen Klopp and his backroom staff stand arm in arm on the Wembley pitch.

Tsimikas holds a Liverpool scarf aloft on the Wembley pitch.
The Liverpool squad stand arm in arm on the Wembley pitch.

The Liverpool squad and backroom staff stand arm in arm on the pitch as the supporters serenade them with a song.

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Jurgen Klopp lifts his arms aloft as he celebrates winning the Carabao Cup Trophy
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