Crystal Palace beats Liverpool on penalties to win Community Shield at Wembley

Crystal Palace defeated Premier League champions Liverpool in the 2025 Community Shield at Wembley, winning 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time. Liverpool started strong with new signing Hugo Ekitike scoring within four minutes, followed by Jeremie Frimpong restoring their lead, but Crystal Palace fought back with a penalty converted by Jean-Philippe Mateta and a late equalizer from Ismaila Sarr. The match saw standout performances from Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who made crucial saves, particularly in the shootout, and substitute Justin Devenny, who scored the decisive penalty. Liverpool struggled with missed penalties from Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, and Harvey Elliott. Crystal Palace's victory added to their FA Cup success, showcasing their resilience and ability to challenge the league champions despite Liverpool’s attacking threat. The game highlighted Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s summer signings making an impact, yet Crystal Palace’s team cohesion and tactical execution secured them the trophy.