Jurgen Klopp's Wembley record - From first heartbreak to four penalty shootouts
Jurgen Klopp’s farewell tour reaches Wembley tomorrow in what could be the departing Liverpool manager’s final appearance at the national stadium.
The German boss has had mixed results under the arch from his first time taking charge of a team there 11 years ago to now - winning his two most recent major finals having suffered heartbreak in the first two not including a pair of penalty shootout defeats in the Community Shield.
And while a final farewell could still take place at Wembley in May should Liverpool reach the FA Cup final - they face Southampton in the fifth round at Anfield next Wednesday - this could still be his last shot at Wembley magic.
Here is how Klopp’s teams have fared in showdowns at the stadium.
2013 Champions League final - Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund arrived in north west London for a showdown with their Bundesliga rivals having dumped out Manchester City and Real Madrid along the way.
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But the Bavarians, who romped to yet another league title by finishing 16 points ahead of second-placed Dortmund, edged a tense tussle.
The deadlock was broken on the hour mark by Mario Mandzukic before Ilkay Gundogan, who would go on to join City, levelled from the penalty spot.
But Bayern had the last laugh as Arjen Robben scored an 89th-minute winner.
Dortmund lost to domestic rivals Bayern in the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley.
Jurgen Klopp reacting during the 2016 League Cup defeat to Manchester City.2016 EFL Cup final - Manchester City
Klopp was only four months into his tenure at Liverpool when he brought them to Wembley for a showdown with Manchester City, who would become the most familiar of foes in the league.
Brendan Rodgers was still in charge when the Reds began their campaign with an edgy penalty shootout win over Carlisle - but Klopp’s first win came in the next round against Bournemouth before they dispatched of Southampton and Stoke.
In front of 86,000, Fernandinho put City in front early in the second half before Philippe Coutinho levelled seven minutes from time.
In the shootout Liverpool scored first and Fernandinho missed but that advantage was soon overturned as City goalkeeper Willy Caballero saved three in a row for Manuel Pellegrini’s side to end victorious.
The 2019 Community Shield also ended in defeat to Manchester City.2019 Community Shield - Manchester City
Whether the Community Shield really counts will forever be up for debate but Liverpool lost another shootout against the league champions in the 2019-20 curtain raiser.
Raheem Sterling scored in the 12th minute to put City in front but Joel Matip equalised in the 77th minute and parity remained until penalties.
Liverpool’s showing was better this time but City were spot on as they won 5-4 - the only player to miss being Georginio Wijnaldum.
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Klopp said it would be “completely mad” to predict how the season would unfold - and Liverpool went on to win their first Premier League, albeit with the Covid interruption disrupting their flow.
Liverpool tasted defeat again in the 2020 curtain-raiser, this time against Arsenal.2020 Community Shield - Arsenal
An almost identical game to the year before but with different opponents. The Gunners led in the same minute thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before Takumi Minamino levelled on 73 minutes. However Liverpool would again be defeated in the shootout with Rhian Brewster hitting the crossbar as Arsenal converted all five of their attempts.
Jurgen Klopp celebrates with the EFL Cup in 2022 after the remarkable shootout against Chelsea.2022 EFL Cup final - Chelsea - 0-0 (won 11-10 on penalties)
Success at last, against Sunday’s opponents. And in a shootout too after the 120 minutes finished scoreless. This time all XI Liverpool players scored as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, brought on as a substitute for the shootout, missed and Liverpool stopper Caoimhin Kelleher converted.
“It was like two lions going for each other, absolutely crazy,” Klopp said. “In the end everyone was tired and then the penalty shootout was one of the most spectacular I ever saw. We call it the people’s cup but the whole journey was a squad journey and that’s what I loved most about it.”
2022 FA Cup final - Chelsea - 0-0 (won 6-5 on penalties)
Three months later the same sides were back under the arch to play out another scoreless draw. Yet this time the shootout was only half the length as Sadio Mane spurned an opportunity to win in the regulation five only for Mason Mount to miss Chelsea’s seventh attempt and gift Liverpool their first FA Cup in 16 years.
“It is pure joy to be part of this club at the moment,” Klopp said. “There is a lot to come and a lot to play for. Tonight I decided to just enjoy this moment and not think about the next challenge. It is really special. We don’t stop here, we just take the time to enjoy this for a few minutes. We came from a season last year where nobody, apart from me, thought we could go again like we did this year.
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