- Newcastle won their first major English trophy in nearly 70 years
- Liverpool fell short after a fatigued performance following their Champions League exit
- Arne Slot missed out on his first silverware as Liverpool manager
Key Takeaways:
Newcastle secured their first major English football trophy in nearly 70 years by defeating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final. The Magpies claimed their first-ever title in the competition with a well-deserved victory, thanks to goals from Dan Burn (45′) and Alexander Isak (52′). Federico Chiesa pulled one back in stoppage time, but it was not enough for the Reds.
70 years of hurt are OVER! @NUFC are #CarabaoCup winners! 🏆⚫️⚪️#EFL | #CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/n5gNOFIMhe
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) March 16, 2025
Liverpool looked far from their usual high level, seemingly fatigued and disheartened following their recent Champions League elimination against Paris Saint-Germain on penalties. The lack of energy and sharpness was evident, as Arne Slot’s side struggled to impose themselves on the game.
This result means that Slot will have to wait longer for his first piece of silverware as Liverpool manager. The Merseyside club had lifted the League Cup for the tenth time last season, marking Jürgen Klopp’s final trophy with the team.
For Newcastle, this triumph marks their first trophy since winning the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969 and their first domestic silverware since their FA Cup victory in 1955. The long-awaited success provides a major boost for the club and its supporters, as they continue to build under their current project.