Tempers flare between Ben Chilwell and Conor Bradley in Carabao Cup final clash

In the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, defenders Ben Chilwell and Conor Bradley had a heated altercation, leading to yellow cards and a controversial ruling against Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk. Despite the heated exchanges, the game ended goalless, with Liverpool winning 1-0 in extra time. This highlights the intensity and drama of the cup final clash at Wembley.

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February 26, 2024

The Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool saw tempers flare between defenders Ben Chilwell and Conor Bradley in a heated altercation just before halftime. The incident occurred as Chilwell and Bradley grappled on the ground, with both players appearing to grab each other before getting to their feet and exchanging shoves.

Referee Chris Kavanagh intervened, brandishing yellow cards to both players as teammates rushed in to separate them. Fans from both sides expressed frustration at the decision, with many feeling Bradley was unfairly booked for the scuffle. The match, a repeat of the 2022 final, saw both teams have goals disallowed for offside, including a controversial ruling against Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk.

Despite the heated exchanges, the game ended goalless in regulation time, with Liverpool eventually winning 1-0 in extra time thanks to a header from van Dijk. The result added to Chelsea’s unwanted record in the competition, highlighting the intensity and drama of the cup final clash at Wembley.

27-year-old Ben Chilwell (Chelsea captain) picking a fight with 20-year-old Conor Bradley. Shameful pic.twitter.com/CCZwdVCN0r

— Farrell Keeling (@farrellkeeling) February 25, 2024