Liverpool, the reigning Carabao Cup champions, secured their spot in the final at Wembley with an impressive 4-1 aggregate triumph over a lackluster Tottenham Hotspur. Overcoming a one-goal deficit from the first leg, the Reds delivered a commanding performance to seal the victory.
Cody Gakpo, netting his tenth goal in as many home games, opened the scoring, with Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk adding to the tally. Their efforts erased Lucas Bergvall’s goal for Spurs from the first leg, handing the visitors their joint-heaviest defeat under manager Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham’s defensive errors proved costly from the outset. Yves Bissouma’s poor giveaway allowed Salah to set up Gakpo for the opener. The misery continued as Salah calmly converted a penalty following a blunder by Antonin Kinsky. Szoboszlai then slotted in the third, while Van Dijk headed home a well-placed corner from Alexis Mac Allister to complete the rout.
Spurs struggled throughout, looking disjointed and unsure of how to handle the pressure at Anfield. Their initial advantage seemed to foster a passive approach, which ultimately backfired.
Liverpool’s relentless momentum under Arne Slot sees them heading to Wembley, where they will face Newcastle United, who secured a commanding 4-0 aggregate victory over Arsenal. The final, scheduled for March 16, offers Liverpool the chance to claim a record-extending 11th League Cup title.
With a blend of clinical finishing and defensive solidity, Liverpool once again demonstrated their pedigree in knockout competitions. Tottenham, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly after this humbling defeat. All eyes now turn to Wembley, where another thrilling encounter awaits.
