On Sunday, March 16, 2025, Newcastle United ended a long 70-year wait for a major trophy by securing a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium. The match saw Dan Burn open the scoring with a powerful header in the first half, followed by Alexander Isak’s clinical strike on his 100th appearance for the club, which sealed the win.
This triumph marked Newcastle’s first major cup victory since they won the FA Cup in 1955. Though Liverpool mounted a late challenge, Federico Chiesa’s goal in stoppage time wasn’t enough to overcome the Magpies’ defense.
Newcastle’s win was a testament to their resilience. Despite a poor record against Liverpool, with 17 winless matches prior, the Magpies stood strong. The squad, including several seasoned players over the age of 30, displayed the experience needed to outplay their younger Liverpool counterparts. Isak’s winning goal was the perfect way to celebrate his milestone 100th match for the team, and the club’s victory will go down in history as one of their greatest moments.
