New-look Liverpool humbled by Crystal Palace at Wembley

Liverpool, with a new-look squad, suffered a defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace in a thrilling match at Wembley. New signing Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong scored for Liverpool, but Premier League champions Palace responded with goals from Mateta and Ismaila Sarr, eventually winning the shootout.

Mohamed Salah missed a crucial penalty, while Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott were denied by inspired Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson. This victory marked Palace's first major trophy win, beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

The match was overshadowed by the tragic death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota in a car accident, alongside his brother Andre Silva. Despite the somber mood, Liverpool's transfer spending spree to strengthen their squad after winning the league title last season was evident with four new signings costing millions.