Carabao Cup Semi-final Result: Liverpool secured a place in the EFL Cup final against Chelsea

Despite holding a 2-1 lead from the initial match, Liverpool, led by Jurgen Klopp, secured an early advantage with Luis Diaz’s goal at Craven Cottage. This should have ensured a comfortable evening for them.

However, they squandered numerous opportunities to put Fulham away before Issa Diop’s late goal intensified the drama. Liverpool endured a barrage of pressure but ultimately clinched a 3-2 aggregate success.

In a repetition of the 2022 final, where Liverpool triumphed on penalties, the Reds will make their 14th appearance in the League Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley on February 25.

Liverpool boasts a record nine League Cup victories, while Chelsea, who dominated Middlesbrough 6-2 on aggregate in the other semi-final, have claimed the trophy five times, with their most recent victory in 2015.

Despite Mohamed Salah’s serious hamstring injury during the Africa Cup of Nations, Liverpool, lacking star power for weeks, secured a significant victory over Bournemouth on Sunday, placing them five points ahead at the Premier League summit.

Engaged in the FA Cup and Europa League, Liverpool has the opportunity for an extraordinary quadruple trophy triumph this season.

Preceding the match, black and white billboards with the ‘dare to dream’ slogan surrounded Craven Cottage, aiming to inspire Fulham fans. Despite their usually calm reputation, Fulham supporters responded with a lively atmosphere that Liverpool swiftly subdued.