10 records created by Newcastle United in Carabao Cup 2025 triumph
Newcastle United clinched the 2025 Carabao Cup, ending a 70-year domestic trophy drought with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. Discover the 10 unforgettable records that defined their remarkable journey to glory.
Newcastle United has won their first domestic silverware in 70 years after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the EFL Cup final at the Wembley Stadium. Newcastle United arrived at Wembley for the Carabao Cup final determined to end football's longest-ever trophy droughts, with no success in any competition since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fair Cup triumph.
From the start of the game, Eddie Howe's managed side was superior to Liverpool. The deadlock was broken just before half-time by Dan Burn. Liverpool was beyond poor in the first half. Alexander Isak doubled Newcastle's lead after a minute before his goal ruled out.
Federico Chiesa scored a consolation goal in the dying minutes. But Newcastle's defense held on to secure an emotional victory. Here are the 10 records created by Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup 2025 triumph.
Newcastle United's starting XI contained five different players aged 30 or older, with the average age of the side 29 years 13 days, the oldest by a side in a cup final since Manchester City in 2018.
Record 2:
Dan Burn became the first Newcastle player to score a goal in a major domestic League Cup final since Alana Gowling netted against Manchester City in the 1976 League Cup final.
Record 3:
Dan Burn (32years) is the third oldest Englishmen to score in a League Cup final, after Stoke City's Geroge Eastham in 1972 (35years) and John Terry for Chelsea in 2015 (34years)
Record 4:
Dan Burn was also the first Newcastle Player to score a competitive goal at Wembley Stadium since Rob Lee in April 2000.
Record 5:
Liverpool did not attempt a single touch of the ball in the Newcastle box or a shot in the League Cup final until three minutes into the first half added time.
Record 6:
Jacob Murphy has assisted Alexander Isak eight times for Newcastle this season; the most by any Premier League player for teammates across all competitions.
Record 7:
They have become the 24th different winners of the Carabao Cup since the tournament's inception in 1960.
Record 8:
Newcastle United has won their first piece of domestic silverware since 1955. It will be a night to remember.
Record 9:
Alexander Isak celebrated his 100th Newcastle appearance with the 58th goal for the club. Without any question, the goal was the decider.
Record 10:
Newcastle United has secured European football next season, as they secured UEFA Conference League by winning the Carabao Cup.
Eddie Howe becomes the first English manager to win a major trophy since 2008
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has become the first English manager in 17 years to lift a major trophy following Newcastle's Carabao Cup victory against Liverpool last night.
Eddie Howe has become the first English manager to lift a major trophy in men's football since the year 2008.
The 47-year-old manager has pavedNewcastle Unitedβs way to a major domestic trophy, as the Magpies salvaged a deserved 2-1 victory against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final last night.
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Newcastle United lift a domestic title for the first time in 70 years!
They beat Liverpool FC to clinch the Carabao Cup 2024-25!
The Newcastle United manager has touched the silverware to be only the first English manager to lift a major trophy in Menβs football since Harry Redknapp led Portsmouth to win the FA Cup in 2008.
Eddie Howe is the first Englishman to win a major domestic trophy in England since Harry Redknapp won the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008. pic.twitter.com/wTJLF6fykH
After 17 years, the drought has finally been broken by Eddie, who expressed that he will βcertainly wonβtβ forget this, stating the fact that Newcastle has won a major domestic trophy in 70 years.
With such a long wait for a trophy, this will be a day that Iβm sure everyone will never forget,
In this article, we discuss the last English managers to lift each of the major honours available in menβs football, before Eddie Howe lifted the Carabao Cup last night.
Harry Redknapp β FA Cup
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Harry Redknapp was the last English manager to win one of the major domestic men's football titles when he led Portsmouth to FA Cup victory in 2008.
The team's triumph was secured by Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu, who scored the only goal in a 1-0 win against Cardiff City in the Final.
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Steve McClaren led Middlesbrough to the first major trophy in the clubβs history when they defeated Bolton Wanderers to win the 2004 EFL Cup, which was known as the Carling Cup at the time.
Joseph-Desire Job scored an early goal, and Bolo Zenden converted a penalty, putting Middlesbrough ahead 2-0 within the first seven minutes at Cardiffβs Millennium Stadium.
Although Kevin Davies managed to pull one back for the Sam Allardyce-coached Bolton side, the Teessiders held on to secure the victory.
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No English manager has won the Premier League title; however, Scottish manager Sir Alex Ferguson achieved this remarkable feat 13 times. The last English manager to lead a championship-winning team was Howard Wilkinson, who did so in the final season of the old First Division.
Wilkinsonβs Leeds United secured the title by defeating Sheffield United 3-2 on the penultimate weekend of the 1991-92 season. Meanwhile, Manchester United, managed by Ferguson at that time, lost 2-0 to Liverpool. Ultimately, Leeds topped the table, finishing four points ahead of Manchester United.
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Sir Bobby Robson β Cup Winnersβ Cup
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Although domestic success has been limited for English managers, achieving glory in European competitions has been even more challenging.
The last major European triumph for an Englishman came under the guidance of the legendary Sir Bobby Robson, who led FC Barcelona to victory in the UEFA European Cup Winners' Cup in 1997. Ronaldo secured the win with a penalty, resulting in a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Although no manager has yet won the Champions League, Joe Fagan is the most recent winner of the tournament's predecessor, the European Cup in 1984.
Fagan succeeded Bob Paisley as the manager of Liverpoolduring the summer of 1983. He watched from the sidelines as Alan Kennedy scored the decisive penalty in a shootout victory against AS Roma in the Italian capital, marking Liverpool's fourth triumph in the European Cup in seven years.
Keith Burkinshaw (right) holds the UEFA Cup with coach Peter Shreeves. (Image Credit | Daily Mail)
Manager Keith Burkinshaw secured the UEFA Cup, the predecessor of the Europa League, withTottenham in the 1984 season.
Tottenham had drawn 1-1 against Anderlecht in the first leg in Brussels. In the return leg, captain Graham Roberts scored a late equalizer to end the match 2-2 after extra time.
The Spurs went on to win the trophy by securing a 4-3 victory in the shootout, as Goalkeeper Tony Parks saved a penalty from Anderlecht's Arnor Gudjohnsen.
Carabao Cup, formerly known as the EFL Cup, is a 92-team knock-out tournamentorganised by the English Football League (EFL). Teams from Premier League, and three divisions of the English Football League compete in this tournament.
Although the prize value of the EFL Cup is not that significant compared to tournaments like FA Cup and other, EFL Cup has had it's reputation among football fans since 1961. Here are all the previous winners of the Carabao Cup since the beginning.
Who were the first-ever winners of the Carabao Cup?
Aston Villa were the first-ever champions of the Carabao Cup or the EFL Cup in 1961. They defeated Rotherham United by a 3-2 aggregate after a two-leged final after being down by 0-2 in the first leg. Alan O'Neill, Harry Burrows and Peter McParland were the scorers for Aston Villa.
For the first six seasons, the EFL Cup finals were played in two legs.
Who are the current winners of the Carabao Cup?
Newcastle United defeated defending champions Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium to win their maiden EFL Cup or Carabao Cup title. They defeated Liverpool by 2-1 to clinch their first-ever domestic title since 1955 FA Cup triumph.
Alexander Isak and Dan Burn scored the goals for them.
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Newcastle United lift a domestic title for the first time in 70 years!
They beat Liverpool FC to clinch the Carabao Cup 2024-25!
Which is the most successful team in Carabao Cup history?
Liverpool with their Carabao Cup trophy in 2022. Image | EFL
Liverpool with 10 EFL trophies, are the most successful team in Carabao Cup history. They won the trophy in 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1994-95, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2011-12, 2021-22, and 2023-24 seasons.
Most successful teams in Carabao Cup/ EFL Cup history
Team
Winners
Runners-up
Liverpool
9
4
Manchester City
8
1
Manchester United
6
4
Aston Villa
5
4
Chelsea
5
4
Nottingham Forest
4
2
Tottenham Hotspur
4
5
Most Carabao Cup wins as a player
Sergio Aguero with the 2018 Carabao Cup title. Image | The Guardian
Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho are the most successful players with three Carabao Cup titles in 2014, 2016, 2018-2021 with Manchester City.
All the past winners of the Carabao Cup/ EFL Cup since 1961
10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League
Explore the top 10 African players with the most goals in UEFA Champions League history, featuring legends like Mohamed Salah, Didier Drogba, and Samuel Eto'o.
The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club football, boasting the best talent from around the globe. Over the years, African players have made a significant impact on Europe's elite competition, with many of them showcasing their skills but also finding the back of the net consistently.
From legendary strikers to dynamic wingers, this article highlights the top 10 African players with the most goals in Champions League history, celebrating their remarkable achievements on the grandest stage of European football.
10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League:
Rank
Player
Country
Goals
1
Mohamed Salah
Egypt
50
2
Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast
44
3
Samuel Eto'o
Cameroon
30
4
Sadio Mane
Senegal
27
5
Riyad Mahrez
Algeria
20
6
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Gabon
17
7
Seydou Doumbia
Ivory Coast
15
8
Vincent Aboubakar
Cameroon
14
9
Rabah Madjer
Algeria
12
10
Sebastien Haller
Ivory Coast
12
10. Sebastian Haller| 12 Goals | Ivory Coast:
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While the Ivorian found the net just 10 times in 48 games for the Hammers, he experienced a career revival at Ajax, netting an impressive 32 times in 50 games. Sebastian Haller made his Champions League debut in the 2021-22 season, scoring in his first seven games in the competition, including four in his debut against Ruben Amorimβs Sporting. Haller scored just one more UEFA Champions League goal and was given just 10 minutes in the German sideβs 2024 final defeat to Real Madrid.
9. Rabah Madjer | Algeria | 12 Goals:
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Madjer is considered one of the best players in the history of Algerian football and shot to renown as a Porto player in the 1980s. He scored six goals on Portoβs first UEFA Champions League winning run, including the equalizer against Bayern Munich in the final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Madjer retired in 1992 and twice managed his home country, having played in their first ever World Cup in 1982.
8. Vincent Aboubakar | 14 Goals | Cameroon:
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Aboubakar made his UEFA Champions League debut in 2014 with Porto, scoring a goal in a 6-0 thrashing of BATE Borisov. He came back with a goal in the return fixture at home to Shakhtar and scored his first knockout goal against Basel but was an unused substitute in both quarter-final legs against Bayern Munich, including the 6-1 defeat that sent Porto out.
In the next two seasons, one spent at Porto and the other at Besiktas, Aboubakar netted six times but failed to get out of the group stage. He scored his final Champions League goals in 2017 with a brace against Monaco but was injured for the last 16 tie against Liverpool, a 5-0 defeat at the EstΓ‘dio do Dragao.
7. Seydou Doumbia | 15 Goals | Ivory Coast:
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Doumbia scored 15 UEFA Champions League goals in 31 games for three different clubs in his career. He moved to Basel in 2016, scoring just once in six games before ending his European run at Sporting in the 2017-18 season. He made his debut with CSKA Moscow, scoring five times in the 2011-12 season, but never hit that height again.
6. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Gabon | 17 Goals:
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Aubameyang primarily scored his goals with Dortmund, he managed just two for Chelsea, but Gabonβs all-time top scorer never made it past the UEFA Champions League quarter finals having twice exited at that stage in 2014 and 2017. Aubameyang is, however, the all-time top goal scorer in Europa League history, netting 34 times in 62 games.
5. Riyad Mahrez | Algeria | 20 Goals:
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Riyad Mahrez kicked things off with two goals in Leicesterβs opening group match against Brugge before finding the net two more times ahead of the knockouts. He played every minute of Leicesterβs knockout run but could only manage a single assist in that time.
In the 2020-21 season, Mahrez was a crucial player on Manchester Cityβs run, scoring in the quarters before three goals against PSG in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. However, he could not find the net as City lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the final. By the time of the 2023 win, Mahrez had fallen down the City pecking order and stayed on the bench for the whole of the 1-0 win against Inter.
4. Sadio Mane | Senegal | 27 Goals:
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The 2019 and 2022 African Player of the Year Mane was a talisman in Jurgen Kloppβs Liverpool rebuild. Joining in 2016, Mane along with Salah and Roberto Firmino combined to be a lethal front three with the Senegalese player scoring 10 goals in the 17-18 UEFA Champions League season, a figure only beaten by his team-mates and Cristiano Ronaldo. Moving to Bayern Munich in 2022, Mane struggled to replicate his Liverpool form but still scored three goals in the group stages before departing for Al-Nassr in 2023.
3. Samuel Eto'o | Cameroon | 30 Goals:
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The four-time African player of the year winner, a figure only matched by Yaya Toure, scored most of his UEFA Champions League goals for Barcelona including six in their 2005-06 triumph and four in the 2008-09 win under Pep Guardiola. Moving to Inter in 2009, Etoβo became the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Champions Leagues at different clubs and played every game in the Jose Mourinho-masterminded run. Still considered by many to be the best African player of all-time, Samuel Etoβo was a deadly mix of pace and clinical finishing.
2. Didier Drogba | Ivory Coast | 44 Goals:
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With 10 goals in 10 finals, the Ivorian was the man for the big occasion, and he made his UEFA Champions League debut with Marseille in 2003, scoring five goals in six games. Getting his move to Chelsea the following season, Drogba hit the same number in the 2004-05 campaign but managed just one goal in seven appearances the next year.
He scored twice in the 2008 semi-final to set up a clash against rivals Manchester United, but a John Terry slip in a rain-soaked Moscow denied Chelsea their first UEFA Champions League title. But that success would come in 2012 with Drogba playing a starring role in the final.
1. Mohamed Salah | Egypt | 50 Goals:
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Considering he scored just three goals in his first 15 UEFA Champions League appearances, betting on Mohamed Salah to one day become the leading African goal-scorer would have seemed a waste of money back in 2016. Famously a second choice of Klopp β the German preferred Julian Brandt β Salah hit 10 goals in his first UEFA Champions League season at Anfield, propelling Liverpool to their first final since 2007 but an early injury caused by Sergio Ramos forced him to the sideline as Real Madrid won 3-1 in Kyiv.
Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg | PSG advances, Liverpool crash out after losing on penalties | FT LIV 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG, 1-4 pens)
Read the Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights as PSG knock Liverpool out of UCL beating them on penalties.
Despite a ruthless performance from PSG, Liverpool snatched a slender 1-0 victory at the Parc des Princes, thanks to a late strike from Harvey Elliot and a supreme goalkeeping performance from Alisson, who made nine saves throughout the game.
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Mar 11, 2025, 10:59 PM
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Desire Doue pulls off the fourth penalty, and he did not miss it!
Paris Saint-Germain are through to the Quarters!
Liverpool's dream to clinch the continental treble is broken as they crash out of the UCL RO16!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:42 PM
β LIV 1-3 PSG | DONNARUMMA DENIES JONES!
Donnarumma might have just won the tie for PSG!
He stops the penalty from Curtis Jones, diving to his right!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:41 PM
β LIV 1-3 PSG | Dembele fires!
Ousmane Dembele made Alisson confused, as he slotted the strike home!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:40 PM
β LIV 1-2 PSG | Donnrumma stops!
Donnarumma dived to his left to stop Nunez's spotkick!
PSG advantage!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:39 PM
β LIV 1-2 PSG | Ramos strikes!
Goncalo Ramos sent it through the bottom-left corner with a powerful spotkick1
Mar 11, 2025, 10:38 PM
β LIV 1-1 PSG | Salah scores!
Powerful penalty from Mohamed Salah, who netted it in, leaving no chance for Donnarumma!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:38 PM
β LIV 0-1 PSG | Vitinha scores!
Calm and composed approach from Vitinha, who slotted it home through the right-bottom corner.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:36 PM
Penalties!
PSG's Vitinha will take the first kick!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:34 PM
Full-time | Liverpool 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG)
The match will be decided by a penalty shoot-out!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:33 PM
120'+2' | Here goes the final whistle! The AET second half ends! | LIV 0-1 PSG (AGG 1-1)
Mar 11, 2025, 10:32 PM
120' | 1 minutes of added time confirmed
Mar 11, 2025, 10:32 PM
120' | Substitution for PSG
In: Goncalo Ramos
Out: Joao Neves
Mar 11, 2025, 10:29 PM
118' | Alisson collects
Lee Kang-In sliced a left-footed strike from just the outer edge of the box, but Alisson made a routine collection.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:28 PM
116' | Offside
Hakimi joined the attacking party, chipping in a pass for Doue, but he was caught offside before Doue's strike that hit the Pool defence.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:25 PM
113' | Effort from Doue
Doue unleashed a right-footed strike from close to the 18-yard-box, but the curler soared inches past the far post.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:23 PM
111' | Substitution for Liverpool
The woes continue for Liverpool. After TAA, now Konate is forced to leave the pitch, limping from an apparent injury. Endo will partner with Van Dijk for the CB pairing.
We are headed into the last ten minutes barring any added minutes. Will any team be able to secure the coveted goal, or are we heading onto penalties?
Mar 11, 2025, 10:20 PM
109' | Marvellous save from Alisson!
Dembele produced a sudden threat from the left, taking a blistering strike on target, but Alisson stayed resilient to stop the strike.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:16 PM
106' | Second half of AET commences
Mar 11, 2025, 10:16 PM
Substitution | Liverpool
In: Harvey Elliot
Out: Dominik Szoboszlai
Mar 11, 2025, 10:15 PM
105'+1' | First half of AET ends
Paris manager Luis Enrique strides towards JoΓ£o Neves to make a tactical point before both bosses gather their players in circles to offer instructions for the 15 or so remaining minutes. Liverpool are readying Elliott - their late scorer in their 1-0 first-leg win - to come on.
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Mar 11, 2025, 10:14 PM
105'+1' | Donnarumma keeps it out
Following a Cody Gakpo corner, Donnarumma executed another punch to keep the ball out.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:13 PM
105' | 1 minute added to the AET first half
Mar 11, 2025, 10:10 PM
101' | Substitution for Liverpool
In: Cody Gakpo
Out: Luis Diaz
Mar 11, 2025, 10:09 PM
101' | Substitution for PSG
In: Lee Kang-in
Out: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Mar 11, 2025, 10:05 PM
97' | Donnarumma punched it away!
Robertson delivered the corner from the right, as Donnarumma rose above the players inside the box to punch the ball away!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:03 PM
94' | Chance for Doue!
Desire Doue danced through the Pool defence to lodge a low left-footed strike from the center of the crowd, but his shot went inches wide off the left post!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:00 PM
92' | Close for Beraldo
Kvara curled a cross into the box, which found Beraldo on the other end, but his header missed the target by inches!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:58 PM
91' | First half of AET begins
Mar 11, 2025, 9:58 PM
End of 90 mins | Liverpool 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG)
Liverpool finish with almost 70% of the attacks between these teams during regular time, but this enthralling, unpredictable tie will enter extra time with the help of several impressive saves by Donnarumma. Captains Van Dijk and Hakimi prepare for another coin toss, their sides inseparable after more than 180 minutes.
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Mar 11, 2025, 9:53 PM
90'+5' | Clearance from Nuno
Andy Robertson quickly regained the possession to send in a cross, but Nuno Mendes made a crucial clearance.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:50 PM
90'+2' | Substitution for PSG
In: Lucas Beraldo
Out: Marquinhos
Mar 11, 2025, 9:49 PM
90'+2' | Yellow for Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister gets booked for a foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:49 PM
90'+1' | Chance for Liverpool
That was a lively attack from Liverpool but Andy Robertson's ultimate strike was too poor to beat Donnarumma.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:48 PM
90' | 5 minutes of injury time addeed on
Mar 11, 2025, 9:46 PM
88' | Off target for Kvara
Kvaratskhelia unleashed a powerful strike following a quick counter by PSG, but he miscued his shot as it went just high over the crosspiece!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:45 PM
86' | Another chance for Diaz
Donnarumma punched to drift Mac Allister's corner away, which allowed Luis Diaz to slot a volley that went wide from inside the box.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:43 PM
84' | Chances for Liverpool
The Reds salvaged a string of opportunities, as the first chip-in from Salah was punched off by Donnarumma, and he went on to make another consecutive stop to keep Diaz quiet following his strike.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:39 PM
79' | SO CLOSE!
This is getting ridiculous for Liverpool!
Robertson delivered the set-piece free-kick into the box as Quansah guided his header on target, but the ball only rattled the far post and came back to play, rolling right in front of the goal-line.
However, during the follow-up attack, Quansah was flagged for offside.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:33 PM
75' | Chance for Liverpool
Quansah had his first attempt to score following a corner, but he guided his header wide off the near post.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:31 PM
73' | Substitutions for Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold is forced off with an apparent injury.
If a goal is not scored from either side in the upcoming 20 minutes, the game will head into an extra time play. Can Liverpool salvage a draw at Anfield with a late strike, or is it PSG who will take the pride with another insurance goal?
Salah almost sprinted into the penalty area as Nuno Mendes seemingly pushed him down inside the box. Huge appeal from the Reds, but referee IstvΓ‘n KovΓ‘cs indicated to continue the play.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:20 PM
62' | Kvara makes a goalline block!
Following a corner, Donnarumma punched the ball away, sending it in Salah's feet, who sliced a fierce strike from close to the goal on the right, but Kvara endured some defensive duty with a brilliant goal-line block!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:17 PM
58' | What a save from Donnarumma!
Following a Mac Allister corner, Luis Diaz kept his header on target, but Donnarumma totally outstretched himself on his right to execute a crucial save, keeping the Reds goalless so far!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:15 PM
57' | Brilliant block from Pacho
Szoboszlai unleashed another strike from the middle of the box, but Pacho intervened wit his right foot, leading to a spectacular block!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:14 PM
53' | MADNESS
This is peak UCL night!
Diaz sent a crossfield pass to Arnold in the middle, who flashed a powerful strike that was punched down by Donnarumma. The rebound was quickly anticipated by Arnold again, who took another strike from the middle of the penalty area, which only rattled the right post and came off back to the play.
Following another pass from Diaz from the left, Szoboszlai slotted him home! The Anfield crowd erupts in joy, but the goal was disallowed as Diaz was flagged for offside!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:10 PM
50' | End-to-end so far
The visitors have been more aggressive since the restart, but they have yet to challenge Alisson Becker. Liverpool need to regain control.
45'+1' | The half-time whistle is blown! | HT LIV 0-1 PSG (AGG 1-1)
Mar 11, 2025, 8:46 PM
45' | 1 minute of added time confirmed
Mar 11, 2025, 8:42 PM
41' | Chance for PSG
Dembele spiralled a left-footed curler from just outside the box, but Konate intervened with his left foot, resulting in a deflection.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:41 PM
39' | Alisson collects
Kvara entered the box from the left in a speedy attack, trying to find some space as he attempted to dribble past his markers, but took a quick strike on the half-turn that was easily grabbed by Alisson.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:37 PM
35' | Chance for Kvara!
Ousmane Dembele again orchestrated another attack from the right flank as he delivered a low grounder right into the middle of the penalty area, but Kvaratskhelia fired the ball just inches over the crossbar!
Mar 11, 2025, 8:35 PM
34' | Off target for Jota
Diogo Jota attempted a clever shot on a quick attack from the edge of the penalty area, but he soared the ball over the crossbar.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:35 PM
32' | Brilliant outing from Alisson
Dembele looked to be dangerous from running down the middle. He sprinted onwards but Alisson made a timely outing to collect the ball, denying the French forward from having a firm strike.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:33 PM
30' | Two quarters are up
Since a rapid first 20 minutes, the tempo of the game has slightly dropped. Liverpool looked to have lost a bit of rhythm overall, but the team is pushing to their best for the coveted opener.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:31 PM
28' | Liverpool are pushing
These last couple of minutes have been stressful for the home side, but they are continually pushing to open their account tonight. Jota got the closest to a goal in this phase, but his header went over the crosspiece. Liverpool are pushing, surrounded by the loud chants from the spectators at Anfield.
That was a dangerous counter-attack by PSG from down the middle, as Neves carried it up to the box and Bradley Barcola went past Dijk but before taking a strike, Alisson came forward to deny the ball and colected it.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:17 PM
16' | Effort from Konate
Ibrahima Konate lodged a cracker from a long distance, but Donnarumma made a calm collection.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:15 PM
14' | Good defence from PSG
Wilian Pacho and Achraf Hakimi made a double covering, forcing Diaz to fire the shot off target from inside the box.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:12 PM
12' | GOALLLLL! Dembele nets it home! | LIV 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG)
Paris score with their first attempt at goal!
Dembele charged forward with plenty of space through the center of Liverpool's half. He passed the ball to Barcola on his right, returning it to the team's leading scorer in front of goal. Konate tried to intervene, but the ball deflects and falls perfectly for the striker, allowing him to slot it in easily.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:12 PM
10' | Chances for Liverpool
Virgil Van Dijk powered a header from the middle, but Neves blocked it well. After a swift string of passes, Szoboszlai fired the final strike way over the crossbar.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:10 PM
9' | Effor from Diaz
Luis Diaz dribbled past the defender on the left, hoped to deliver a pin-point cross, but got deflected away.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:08 PM
6' | Another chance for Salah
Mohamed Salah is looking very sharp already! He entered the penalty area from the right, sweeping himself past the opposition defenders, but the inswing curler went just wide off the left-post.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:06 PM
5' | Huge block from Mendes!
Alexis Mac Allister cracked down the PSG defence on the left, before sending a grounded effort into the box which soared past the players in the middle. Salah anticipated it on the right, but his shot on target was blocked, thanks to a massive block from Nuno Mendes!
Mar 11, 2025, 8:05 PM
3' | Clearance from Robertson
Andy Robertson stayed alert to clear off a danger following a cross from FabiΓ‘n Ruiz.
Liverpool snatched a fighting 1-0 victory against PSG at the Parc de Princes in the first leg, thanks to an 87-minute strike from Harvey Elliot, along with a masterclass performance from Liverpool custodian Alisson who made nine saves in total.
What Salah is doing, Messi did it 13 times in his career! Here are the stats
What Mohamed Salah is doing now is what Lionel Messi has done 13 times in his career. Here are the stats of Lionel Messi's 50+ Goal Contributions in seasons, which prove his G.O.A.T status.
For his part, Mohamed Salah hasβbeen dazzling the football world with astonishing performances and record-breaking feats. Just recently, he accomplished something incredible that had fans and analystsβall in madness.
The only thing more incredibleβabout this is that Lionel Messi has reached this insane milestone 13 times in his career. This gives a sense of Messiβs consistency, of course, a level that few, if anyone could haveβmatched, and context to Salahβs achievement. Letβs break downβthe stats, and how the two superstars compare.
Mohamed Salah's 2024-25 season so far:
Mohamed Salah is set to break the Premier League's all-time goal-scoring records | Image Credit: First Sportz
The Egyptian Talisman scored his 25th goal of the 2024-25 Premier League season in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City. Liverpool is at the top of the table and 11 points ahead of the second-placed Arsenal.
The Red's remarkable season has been led by Mohamed Salah, whose strike at the Etihad put his team in front and made it 25 goals for this season- six ahead of the Golden Boot contenders, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland.
Mohamed Salah's UCL 2024-25 Stats:
Matches Played: 7*
Goals: 3*
Assists: 4*
Goal Contribution: 7*
Total Attempts: 25*
Mohammed Salah's Premier League 2024-25 Stats:
Matches Played: 27*
Goals: 25*
Assists: 16*
Goal Contribution: 41*
Lionel Messi's 13 seasons with 50+ Goal Contributions:
Lionel Messi has made 50+ Goal contributions in a single season 13 times in his whole career | Image Credit: Marca
No player in football history has a better rate or more consistency inβfront of goal than Lionel Messi.Messi's record of 50+ goal contributions (goals + assists) in a single season 13 times, most famously his 105 Goal Contribution in 2011-12 season.
Messi has maintained the best level of performance. His ability to score and assist with such solidity across different leagues. From his early years at Barcelona to his later success, Messiβs impact onβthe game has been unparalleled, making him without doubt one of the greatest players to ever play the game.
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