Liverpool and Manchester City both secured their place in the next round after two dramatic matches decided from the penalty spot.
Liverpool eliminated Chelsea from the Carabao Cup after a fiercely contested tie that ended 1-1 after regular time. The outcome was decided by a penalty shootout, in which Fofana’s error proved decisive for the London side’s fate.
Both teams fought until the end to secure qualification, but in the decisive moments Liverpool was more accurate from the spot, continuing their progress in the competition.
Manchester City also secured qualification, defeating Brighton after a penalty shootout with a 6-5 result.
Regular time ended 2-2, while goalkeeper Rulli became one of the main protagonists of the match, saving two penalties and helping his team secure passage to the next stage.