Liverpool stunned Atlético Madrid with a late winner in their Champions League opener. The game ended 3-2 at Anfield. Liverpool looked sharp early on.
Andy Robertson opened scoring in the 4th minute after a deflected free-kick from Mohamed Salah. Salah then added another goal in the 6th minute with a skillful solo run. Atlético refused to go down without a fight. Marcos Llorente pulled one back just before halftime. He scored again in the 81st minute to level it.
In stoppage time, Liverpool found the winner. Captain Virgil van Dijk rose highest from a corner to head home in the 92nd minute. The atmosphere at Anfield erupted.
New signing Alexander Isak made his debut for Liverpool. He played until the 58th minute without scoring but showed potential. Salah also had a big game. He scored and set up Robertson’s deflected goal, helping Liverpool lead 2-0 early.
Atlético’s manager was sent off late in the match. Emotions ran high after van Dijk’s header. Liverpool now lead their Champions League group after this dramatic win.
This result continues a trend for Liverpool this season: finding late goals and securing wins in injury time. Fans will hope this momentum carries into future matches.
Liverpool now look ahead to their next fixtures both in Europe and in the Premier League. Maintaining consistency will be key.
In summary, Liverpool showed resilience. They dominated early, conceded a comeback, but then held their nerve. Van Dijk’s header was the difference. The win sets a positive tone for their European campaign.
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