Liverpool dump out Chelsea on penalties as former favourites face up to new realities

Liverpool eliminated Chelsea from the Carabao Cup after winning a dramatic penalty shootout 6-5 following a 1-1 draw at Anfield. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea with a penalty after Ryan Gravenberch fouled Moises Caicedo, but Cody Gakpo equalized for the Reds just before half-time with a spot-kick of his own. Wesley Fofana ultimately missed the decisive kick in sudden death to seal Liverpool's progression.

The match marked a frosty Anfield return for former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, who scored in the shootout for Chelsea amid boos from home supporters. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola introduced stars such as Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak from the bench, helping guide the Reds to their fifth consecutive victory in all competitions.