Liverpool suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Manchester United, who won in extra time thanks to a goal from Amad Diallo in the penultimate minute.
Diallo came off the bench to be the hero, only to be sent off for celebrating, despite the fact that he appeared unconcerned by the red.
For United, it was a pivotal moment in their season that propelled them to the semi-finals, with a real chance of an all-Manchester final as well.
However, for Liverpool, it was the end of their quadruple aspirations. Jurgen Klopp will be frustrated that his side did not capitalise on their possession in regular time, and his displeasure was evident in the 78th minute when Cody Gakpo squandered a wonderful opportunity.
Jurgen Klopp angry at Cody Gakpo
£37m Gakpo was introduced off the bench but had little impact on the game in the end.
And, with the game tied at 2-1 in the second half, Liverpool had a wonderful opportunity to go ahead 3-1 when Gakpo broke forward, leading a five-on-two attack for the Reds.
However, despite having numerous alternatives, Gakpo made a terrible pass, and the move collapsed before Liverpool could attack.
The analysts followed up on it as well, with Sam Matterface pointing out that Jurgen Klopp was visibly upset with the Dutch forward for failing to capitalise on the opportunity.
In the end, that moment, along with a few others, cost Liverpool the game in extra time.
Liverpool blew it at Old Trafford.
Liverpool dominated possession throughout the first 25 minutes of the second half of normal time.
This was just one of several instances that the Reds failed to capitalise, and it ultimately cost them.
Klopp was right to be furious with Gakpo here. If he had done things differently and made the proper decision, Liverpool may have been out of sight before United had a chance to recover.
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