Gary Lineker stunned by what Liverpool star did vs Atletico Madrid - 'Blimey'
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Edward Bazeley
Fri 19 September 2025 9:44, UK
Liverpool’s last-gasp Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday caught the eye of former Match of the Day host Gary Lineker.
On 17 September, Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 3-2, thanks to Virgil van Dijk’s 92nd-minute winner at Anfield.
The Reds are now gearing themselves up for their Merseyside Derby clash with Everton on Saturday, 20 September.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are working hard behind the scenes to sign a new defender, after their transfer deadline day deal for Marc Guehi collapsed.
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Just like in their four Premier League wins over Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Arsenal, and Burnley, Liverpool left it late to seal their win over Atletico Madrid.
On 17 September, it was captain Virgil van Dijk who emerged as the hero for Arne Slot’s men as he jumped highest to head home in stoppage.
Speaking about the 34-year-old’s goal on The Rest Is Football [19 September], Lineker said: “What a header from Virgil van Dijk.
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“I mean, he was wrestling with the guy the whole match, wasn’t he?
He wasn’t even looking at the ball and blocking, and there again, we’ll get inconsistencies with this, because sometimes you’ll get a penalty, and most of the time you won’t.
“But blimey, it’s a fantastic header.”
While Liverpool’s mentality was impressive in their win over Atletico, Slot will not be impressed by the fact that his side conceded two goals in their Champions League opener.
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Furthermore, the Anfield side have conceded four goals in as many Premier League games, despite maintaining successive clean sheets in their wins over Arsenal and Burnley.
Therefore, Slot needs stars like Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate to perform at their best in the crunch clash with Everton on 20 September.
The Toffees boast a significantly more dangerous attack than that of last campaign, thanks to the efforts of Jack Grealish, who has produced four assists in as many Premier League appearances since moving to Merseyside from Manchester City.
Furthermore, David Moyes’ men have heavily benefited from the creativity of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, providing Liverpool with another reason to be at their best defensively.
Meanwhile, former FIFA referee Keith Hackett exclusively told Liverpool News 247 that the Reds could face a partial stadium closure, as a consequence of the altercation between Atletico boss Diego Simeone and a section of supporters.