London, March 17, 2025 – Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium yesterday, March 16, 2025. The Magpies delivered a masterclass performance, outplaying the Premier League leaders to claim their first piece of silverware since the 1955 FA Cup.
The match started with Newcastle asserting dominance early on. Local hero Dan Burn opened the scoring just before halftime with a powerful header from a corner, sending the black-and-white faithful into a frenzy. The second half saw Alexander Isak double the lead with a stunning half-volley in the 53rd minute, showcasing why he’s regarded as one of the world’s top strikers. Liverpool fought back late with Federico Chiesa pulling one back in stoppage time after a VAR review, but it wasn’t enough to deny Newcastle their historic triumph.
Manager Eddie Howe’s tactical brilliance was on full display, with his side exploiting Liverpool’s fatigue following their midweek Champions League exit. “This is for the fans who’ve waited so long,” Howe said post-match, as jubilant supporters celebrated the end of a decades-long drought. Newcastle’s victory marks their second Carabao Cup final appearance in three years, avenging their 2023 loss to Manchester United.
For Liverpool, the defeat added to a challenging week, but the day belonged to Newcastle United, who etched their name into the history books with a performance full of heart and grit.
