Thousands of Liverpool supporters gathered in the city center for an open-top bus parade on May 29, celebrating the club's League Cup and FA Cup victories while grappling with the disappointment of losing the Champions League final to Real Madrid.
The Reds secured both domestic trophies by defeating Chelsea in Wembley finals, but fell short of an unprecedented quadruple after finishing second in the Premier League and losing the Champions League final 1-0 in Paris. Manager Jürgen Klopp defended the team's performance, declaring, "This is the best club in the world," as fans waved flags and set off flares during the procession.
Chaos at the Champions League final saw French police use tear gas on Liverpool fans outside the Stade de France, sparking comparisons to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster and 1985 Heysel Stadium tragedy. Supporters criticized the treatment of fans, with one stating, "It’s a shame that it actually ruined the sport spectacle for so many."
Fans also expressed concern over potential departures of key players Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah, with one supporter pleading, "Mohamed Salah, please don’t leave." Liverpool officials denied their fans were responsible for the unrest, while UEFA attributed the stadium congestion to fake tickets.
