Brentford advanced to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the third time in five years, triumphing over Sheffield Wednesday in a penalty shootout. After the match, manager Thomas Frank celebrated with his team, reflecting on the victory rather than dwelling on his recent missed opportunity for the Manchester United job. Despite the win, Frank's expression revealed that the match had not been entirely straightforward for Brentford. They started strong with an early goal from Kevin Schade, but their performance dipped after halftime. The team struggled to maintain their focus and intensity, which nearly cost them against their Championship rivals.