The First Trophy of the New Season

But that was football—not something you could win just by giving it everything.

Both teams had brought in many new signings this season, and their squads still needed time to gel.

The current result could only show that Liverpool had settled in faster and better than Chelsea.

Of course, that might also have had something to do with Chelsea changing even their head coach.

After all, Sarri and Conte had completely different styles.

In the final stages of the match, both sides were tiring, but neither relaxed.

In the 81st minute, both teams made substitutions.

Klopp brought on Achraf for Arnold and Perisic for Mane.

Sarri replaced Bakayoko with Pedro.

With a two-goal lead, Liverpool began to shore up their defense.

Both Salah and Perisic tracked back actively, sealing off the flanks.

Chelsea continued their relentless attacks.

Kante was still running without regard for his stamina. From the edge of the penalty area to his own half, every inch of grass bore his footprints.

Messi was still constantly searching for opportunities. Every touch he made sent Liverpool's back line into a panic.

"Liverpool just need to keep their defense solid now."

"They have a 3:1 advantage, with less than ten minutes remaining."

"That's right, but Chelsea definitely won't give up."

Time ticked away second by second.

In the 84th minute, Chelsea won a corner.

The penalty area descended into chaos again. Van Dijk rose high and headed the ball clear.

But Chelsea still had possession, and their second wave of attack began immediately.

Willian received the ball on the right, skipped past Perisic, and whipped in a cross.

The ball flew toward the far post. Lukaku powered in a header, but Alisson punched it away with one fist.

The match entered the 86th minute.

Chelsea launched another attack.

The ball