Hugo Ekitike Creates Carabao Cup History in Bizarre Final Seconds Against Southampton
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike produced one of the strangest yet most unforgettable moments in the history of the English League Cup during the dying seconds of the Reds’ clash with Southampton.
The French forward had already written himself into the headlines by coming off the bench and scoring what proved to be the winning goal. But it was his extraordinary celebration and the events that followed which turned the night into something that fans will be talking about for years.
Ekitike tore off his shirt in ecstasy, only to receive a second yellow card and a red card from the referee. Incredibly, it all happened just moments after his first booking, meaning he was sent off almost immediately after becoming Liverpool’s hero.
Anfield was left stunned — half in disbelief, half in celebration — as Ekitike waved to the crowd while making his way down the tunnel. The striker will now serve a one-match suspension, missing the Reds’ upcoming Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Supporters across social media called it “peak chaos”, while others hailed it as “the most dramatic Carabao Cup ending ever.” For Liverpool boss Arne Slot, however, the incident leaves a selection headache, with new signing Alexander Isak still working his way back to full fitness.
Ekitike may be absent in the next game, but his late twist against Southampton has already carved out a place in cup folklore — a mix of brilliance, chaos, and unforgettable theatre.
