Happy Friday! The EFL Cup final is officially set, with Newcastle United and Liverpool proving their worth in this week’s semifinals. Both teams registered decisive victories, with Newcastle beating Arsenal 4-0 and Liverpool reversing a 1-0 deficit against Tottenham Hotspur with a 4-1 scoreline.

The attacking stars shone this week, with early Ballon d’Or favorite Mohamed Salah notching his 26th goal of the season. If one goalscorer stole the show, it was Alexander Isak, who, despite not scoring against Arsenal, was a constant threat.

Both Liverpool and Newcastle look like well-oiled machines, set to provide an exciting final on March 16 at Wembley Stadium. The Spanish capital is also buzzing with anticipation, as Real Madrid will host their local rivals Atletico Madrid in a crucial La Liga clash.