Liverpool stored their probabilities of finishing an unprecedented quadruple alive by clinching the FA Cup title on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp’s males defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties within the Wembley remaining.
Liverpool win FA Cup on penalties in opposition to Chelsea, maintain quad hopes alive (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSLiverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in Wembley remainingLiverpool are within the hunt for the historic quadrupleLiverpool will face Real Madrid in Champions League remaining
Liverpool stored their hopes of finishing the unprecedented quadruple alive because the Reds received the FA Cup after an absorbing remaining in opposition to Chelsea on Saturday. Liverpool prevailed 6-5 in a penalty shootout after it ended 0-0 after the additional time.
It was Liverpool’s first FA Cup remaining triumph since 2006 and the second trophy this season after the League Cup victory in February which was additionally determined by a penalty shootout.
Substitute participant Kostas Tsimikas scored the successful penalty on Saturday as Liverpool followers on the Wembley erupted in pleasure. Sadio Mane missed however Chelsea fell behind after Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta had hit the submit and Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson had saved Mason Mount’s effort.
Liverpool received an absorbing English FA Cup remaining on Saturday as they prevailed 6-5 in a penalty shootout after the Wembley showpiece in some way ended 0-0 after further time.
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SALAH INJURY
However, Liverpool suffered a blow as their top-scorer Mohamed Salah picked up an harm. Salah went down with no different gamers round him and he obtained remedy on his proper knee earlier than he was in a position to stroll off unaided.
Salah was changed within the thirty third minute by Diogo Jota with the sport locked at 0-0, the place it additionally was at halftime.
Liverpool are three factors behind Manchester City with 2 extra video games to go within the race for the Premier League title.
The Reds will face Southampton on Tuesday and the Wolves subsequent Sunday.
Liverpool will meet Real Madrid within the Champions League remaining on May 28.