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Chelsea eliminated by Liverpool after Barco's penalty miss in shootout

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:17 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Chelsea eliminated by Liverpool after Barco's penalty miss in shootout

Summary

In the Carabao Cup last 16, Chelsea's Valentin Barco missed a crucial penalty kick, striking the post during the shootout against Liverpool. Chelsea was eliminated when Wesley Fofana later missed a penalty in sudden death, following Barco's attempt. The match revealed ongoing debates around the effectiveness of stuttering penalty run-ups, with both Barco and Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes missing in similar fashion in crucial moments. Liverpool's Joe Gomez capped off the shootout with a successful penalty, marking a significant moment despite his lack of senior goals prior to this.

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Key Details

•Chelsea lost to Liverpool in a penalty shootout in the EFL Cup.
•Valentin Barco missed the fourth penalty for Chelsea, hitting the post.
•Wesley Fofana's miss ended the shootout in sudden death.
•Joe Gomez scored, marking his first senior goal in 319 appearances.
•Bruno Guimaraes also missed a penalty earlier in the week.

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12:17 AMBBC Football — 'Stutter' penalty back in the spotlight after Barco miss costs Chelsea

What they're saying

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The stuttering run-up for penalties has been called 'naive' as players continue to try to deceive goalkeepers with a stop-start approach - but why?
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