Liverpool were stunned by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, losing 2–1 with a late winner from Estêvão. Caicedo opened the scoring and Gakpo equalized before the dramatic finish.
Final Score & Goalscorers
- Chelsea 2–1 Liverpool
- Chelsea: Moisés Caicedo (14′), Estêvão (90+5′)
- Liverpool: Cody Gakpo (63′)
Official Lineups & Substitutions
Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez; Gusto, Acheampong, Badiashile, Cucurella; James (c), Caicedo; Neto, Enzo Fernández, Garnacho; João Pedro
Substitutes used / changes:
- Jorrel Hato ↔ Acheampong (68′)
- Roméo Lavia ↔ Badiashile (55′)
- Estevâo ↔ Garnacho (90+5′)
- Jamie Gittens ↔ Pedro Neto (74′)
Liverpool (4-3-3):
Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Isak, Gakpo
Substitutes / changes:
- Florian Wirtz ↔ Bradley (45′)
- Hugo Ekitike ↔ Isak (74′)
- Wataru Endo ↔ Mac Allister (86′)
Match Summary & Key Events
Chelsea stunned Liverpool early. In the 14th minute, Moisés Caicedo unleashed a long-range strike that left Mamardashvili with no chance. Liverpool responded in the 63rd minute through Cody Gakpo, who seized upon a flick from Alexander Isak to level the score. The game looked to be heading for a draw, but deep into stoppage time, Estêvão completed a dramatic turnaround with a decisive goal from a cross by Cucurella.
Liverpool possessed much of the ball and fashioned several opportunities, but Chelsea held firm and struck when it mattered most. The magnitude of the loss was magnified by its timing — top-of-the-table ambitions took a blow.
Analysis & Takeaways
- Forward Caicedo’s strike set the tone, giving Chelsea confidence to sit in and defend resolutely.
- Gakpo’s opportunism showed Liverpool still had fight and attacking threat.
- Liverpool’s defense was tested repeatedly, and the late goal exposed vulnerabilities.
- Estêvão’s arrival and decisive finish underline Chelsea’s strength in depth and resilience.
Conclusion
Chelsea edged out Liverpool 2–1 at Stamford Bridge in dramatic fashion. The late winner by Estêvão ended Liverpool’s title challenge hopes, while Chelsea’s victory will give their fans something to celebrate. After consecutive losses, this result adds pressure on Klopp’s (or now Slot’s) side to bounce back in the upcoming fixtures.