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Manchester City and Liverpool advance in EFL Cup after penalties

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Manchester City and Liverpool advance in EFL Cup after penalties

Summary

Manchester City and Liverpool progressed to the EFL Cup quarter-finals on October 28, 2026, both winning their matches via penalties. City faced Brighton, finishing 2-2 before a 4-3 victory in the shootout, aided by goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli. Liverpool similarly advanced but details of their opponent and score were not specified. In Serie A, Inter Milan secured a 2-0 win at Venezia, maintaining their position at the top of the standings. All Copa del Rey matches were postponed in Spain following a deadly train crash that occurred near Toledo.

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By the Numbers

•City drew 2-2 with Brighton before winning 4-3 on penalties.
•Liverpool also progressed via a penalty shootout.
•Inter Milan won 2-0 against Venezia in Serie A.
•Copa del Rey fixtures postponed due to a tragic rail crash.
•The events took place on October 28, 2026.

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1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Wednesday Soccer Wrap: City & Liverpool Through on Penalties, Inter Stay Top

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From penalty drama in England to a tragic postponement in Spain, here’s the Wednesday soccer news that mattered most. Man City and Liverpool Advance to EFL Cup Quarter-Finals on Penalties Manchester City survived a tough test against Brighton, drawing 2-2 before winning 4-3 on penalties thanks to heroics from goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli. Liverpool also progressed […] The post Wednesday Soccer Wrap: City & Liverpool Through on Penalties, Inter Stay Top appeared first on HEAVY.
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