Liverpool triumphed over Chelsea in a gripping penalty shootout, securing their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Liverpool progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals following a tense penalty shootout against Chelsea, winning 6-5 after the match ended 1-1 in regular time. The decisive moment came when Wesley Fofana missed his penalty, sending the ball high into the Kop and sealing Liverpool's victory.

Both teams exchanged penalties during the match, with Chelsea initially taking the lead.

In the 40th minute, Chelsea's Morgan Rogers scored from the penalty spot after Ryan Gravenberch fouled Moises Caicedo.

Just before halftime, in the 43rd minute, Liverpool equalized with Cody Gakpo converting a penalty awarded for a handball by Fofana.

After a goalless second half, the match proceeded to penalties where both teams initially converted their first six attempts.

In sudden death, Joe Gomez scored for Liverpool, while Fofana's miss ended the contest.

This victory sets up Liverpool for a quarter-final clash against Bournemouth, continuing their pursuit of a third Carabao Cup title in six seasons.