Liverpool fans spots Van Dijk’s brilliant ‘stare down’ at Kepa after penalty

Fans have spotted Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk's brilliant stare down at Kepa Arrizabalaga during Sunday's Carabao Cup final.

The Reds triumphed 11-10 on penalties at Wembley following a pulsating goalless draw to win their first domestic cup since they won the same competition in 2012.

Chelsea had substituted Kepa on specifically for the penalty shootout as he replaced Edouard Mendy from the bench during the closing moments of extra-time.

However, the gamble failed to pay off as Kepa conceded all 11 penalties he faced including van Dijk's clinical spot-kick, which was followed by a brutal stare down at his rival.

As the Dutch defender lined up to take Liverpool's third penalty in the shootout, Kepa shifted to the right-hand side of his goal in an attempt to put off his opponent.

Kepa shifted back towards the centre of the goal as van Dijk began his run-up and was unable to stop his powerful penalty.

Despite diving the right way, Kepa was helpless to stop the fierce strike as van Dijk called his bluff and found the top corner on the same side Kepa had previously stood.

Following the penalty, van Dijk could be seen staring down the Chelsea keeper before he turned and jogged back to his team-mates in the centre circle.

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Fans and pundits alike loved the ice cold nature of his penalty and reaction, taking to social media afterwards to share their reactions.

Writing on Twitter, Gary Lineker responded by saying: "This is definitely in my top 10 favourite penalties."

One fan added: “I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched this. That backwards glance.”

Meanwhile, another simply wrote: “Ice f***ing cold.”

Another supporter tweeted: “The ultimate f*** you by van Dijk. Putting it in the same corner he was standing.”

Rival fans were also in awe as one commented: “Never usually one to praise Liverpool FC players, but what a f***ing penalty. Love the stare afterwards too.”

Kepa failed to save a single penalty after being subbed on specifically for the shootout due to his perceived expertise regarding penalties.

To add insult to injury, the Spaniard also blazed the decisive penalty over the crossbar to hand the trophy to Liverpool.

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