Tottenham Hotspur battled Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semifinal at home, but it was Spurs' mascots that stole the show.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has questioned the referee's decision to not hand Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall a second yellow card before the 18-year-old scored the winning goal in the Carabao Cup semifinal between the sides.

Virgil van Dijk, Arne Slot, Ange Postecoglou React To Liverpool's 1-0 Loss Against Tottenham - Golazo Matchday

Liverpool Carabao Cup Semi-final 1st Leg Player RatingsThe Carabao Cup semi-finals started with a north London bang last night, as Arsenal lost 0-2 at home to Newcastle in the first

A child couldn't help himself in the tunnel before Tottenham's Carabao Cup semifinal match against Liverpool, as he begged Virgil van Dijk to sign for his club amidst an injury crisis.

Virgil van Dijk could only smile wryly as he gave his two cents on the major talking point from Liverpool’s defeat to Tottenham tonight. The Reds were beaten 1-0 in north London after a late winner from Lucas Bergvall,

Virgil van Dijk received a plea from a Tottenham Hotspur mascot just before they faced Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final in North London

Agents of star defender Virgil van Dijk have offered the Liverpool defender to Spanish and European giants Real Madrid, who have given a quick answer

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