Carabao Cup Final: Newcastle United Triumph Over Liverpool 2-1, Claiming First Major Domestic Trophy Since 1955
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Synopsis
Newcastle United made history with a thrilling 2-1 win over Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final, clinching their first major domestic trophy since 1955. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak paved the way for the Magpies, whose victory ends a long wait for silverware.
Key Takeaways
- Newcastle United won 2-1 against Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final.
- This victory marks Newcastle's first major domestic trophy since 1955.
- Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak secured the win.
- Federico Chiesa scored a late goal for Liverpool, but it was not enough.
- The match took place at Wembley.
London, March 17 (NationPress) Newcastle United achieved a monumental 2-1 win against Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final held at Wembley on Sunday afternoon, marking the end of a 70-year drought for a major domestic trophy.
Goals from defender Dan Burn and forward Alexander Isak secured the victory for Eddie Howe’s team. Although a late goal from substitute Federico Chiesa narrowed the score for Liverpool, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Magpies from celebrating their inaugural League Cup title.
The match commenced with both teams seeking early control, but Newcastle appeared more threatening in the initial phases. Harvey Barnes had a few opportunities to score, yet his attempts either went off target or were blocked. As Liverpool settled into the match, they faced challenges in creating definitive scoring chances, with only Sandro Tonali coming close with a shot that sailed past Kelleher's left post.
In the closing moments of the first half, Newcastle gained the advantage. Kieran Trippier executed a precise corner that Burn, making a dynamic run, skillfully headed into the bottom corner. This goal came just before the halftime whistle, granting the Magpies a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
Liverpool attempted to equalize in stoppage time, but Diogo Jota's volley from a cross by Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz went wide, leaving them behind at halftime.
After the break, Liverpool emerged with renewed vigor, but it was Newcastle who extended their lead. Isak, whose earlier goal was disallowed for offside, found the net in the 52nd minute. Tino Livramento’s deep cross was deftly headed down by Jacob Murphy, and Isak finished with a composed low shot.
The Reds responded by introducing Curtis Jones and Darwin Nunez, with Jones testing Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope with a strong effort. Isak nearly added a third for Newcastle, but Kelleher made a remarkable point-blank save.
As the match neared its conclusion, Liverpool made further attacking substitutions, bringing on Cody Gakpo, Harvey Elliott, and Chiesa. In the dying moments, it was Chiesa who found the net, finishing a low ball from Elliott. Initially ruled offside, the goal was validated after a lengthy VAR review, bringing the score to 2-1.
Despite a late push, Liverpool could not find an equalizer, and Newcastle secured their first League Cup title. This victory represents a historic moment for the club, ending decades of disappointment and marking their first trophy since 1969.
