Loading episode…
Soccer
THAT TURNED INTO ANOTHER BIG NIGHT FOR IRAOLA! | Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea reaction
The Anfield Index Podcast›
Oct 28, 202618:51
Loading episode…
Soccer
Episode context
Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.
Liverpool secured passage to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup as they beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Despite making seven changes to his line-up, Andoni Iraola was able to beat his old friend Xabi Alonso.
And Reds reporter David Lynch believes what could have been a meaningless cup tie turned into a significant night for the man in the Anfield home dugout.
Here, he talks up the importance of getting one over on Alonso, the performance of a much-changed team, and Iraola's relationship with fans.
The perfromances of Joe Gomez, Giorgi Mamardashvili and Trey Nyoni are also assessed.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Next listen
All from The Anfield Index Podcast →
Next listen
Palmer England: Two Footed Extra Time
Listen guide
"THAT TURNED INTO ANOTHER BIG NIGHT FOR IRAOLA! | Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea reaction" is an episode of The Anfield Index Podcast. Runtime 18 min. Published October 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
