It was a evening of significant upsets and predictable progressions in the EFL Cup, with one of the tournament's favorites suffering a shock exit.
Crystal Palace delivered a dominant 3-0 victory against their hosts, sealing a remarkable triple of triumphs over the Anfield outfit in the last few months.
This result means Palace have now beaten their opponents on three separate occasions, which includes a spot-kick win in the Community Shield and a 2-1 league win at their home ground.
Away fans could be heard mockingly singing, "Shall we face you each week?"
Despite their current achievements, Crystal Palace have not once made it to the final of this competition, being eliminated at the semi-final stage on 4 previous times.
Their most recent semi-final appearance in this tournament was in 2001, which makes their current campaign particularly noteworthy for the club.
Adding to their recent success, the team had previously never won the FA Cup or FA Community Shield prior to the current season.
Meanwhile, several other major clubs booked their place in the subsequent stage.
This tournament continues to deliver drama and surprises, creating an intriguing path to the final at Wembley.
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