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The 2025 FA Community Shield match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace took place at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2025. Liverpool, the Premier League champions, won the match 2-1 against Crystal Palace, the FA Cup winners.

The match was notable for the impressive debut of Liverpool’s new striker Hugo Ekitike. Ekitike scored a "sensational" and "sublime" first goal for Liverpool within the opening minutes, showcasing a brilliant finish after linking effectively with fellow new signing Florian Wirtz. Wirtz contributed with a key pass from the left flank, which set up Ekitike to curl an accurate shot into the bottom far corner of the net. This combination marked an exhilarating start for Liverpool and indicated strong gelling among the new signings[2][4].

The game featured intense moments, including a penalty awarded to Crystal Palace after a foul by Liverpool’s Van Dijk on Sarr, though Liverpool players protested an offside in the build-up. Additionally, Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson made a crucial one-on-one save against Crystal Palace’s Mateta. The penalty was taken by Mateta, contributing to Palace's goal, but Liverpool retained their lead.

The contest was competitive, with Liverpool demonstrating moments of dominance and Palace showing resilience, especially in defense and counter-attacks. Liverpool’s early goal set the tempo, but Crystal Palace remained a challenge throughout the match[2].

Overall, the Community Shield served as a strong statement for Liverpool’s squad depth and the integration of their new signings. The 2-1 victory confirmed Liverpool’s status going into the new season, with Ekitike’s debut highlighted as a key talking point for their attacking prospects[2][4].


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