LIVERPOOL HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!!! LIVERPOOL 3-2 ATLETICO MADRID | MAYCH REACTION
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Liverpool secured a dramatic 3-2 victory at Anfield against Atlético Madrid in their opening UEFA Champions League 2025-26 group stage match. The game began explosively with Liverpool taking an early two-goal lead. Andy Robertson opened the scoring after his free-kick, initially from Mohamed Salah, deflected and beat Jan Oblak in the 4th minute. Just two minutes later, Salah scored his 250th English club goal with a trademark run, weaving through Atlético's defense to double Liverpool's advantage.
Despite Liverpool's dominance in the opening stages, Atlético Madrid fought back strongly. Marcos Llorente pulled one back in stoppage time before halftime and equalized again in the 81st minute, making it 2-2. Llorente’s brace exposed some defensive vulnerabilities in Liverpool’s setup, highlighting persistent issues as Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead once again this season.
The match-winning moment came in the second minute of stoppage time when Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rose powerfully to score a thunderous header from a corner, clinching a 3-2 victory. This goal ensured Liverpool's 15th successive win across all competitions, extending their impressive run.
Manager Arne Slot fielded a strong side including debutant Alexander Isak and made tactical decisions that kept Liverpool competitive despite Atlético's resilience. Though Liverpool left it late to secure the three points, their midfield and defense showed significant moments of strength, with Jeremie Frimpong and Van Dijk earning praise for their performances.
The win marks a positive start to Liverpool’s campaign and demonstrates their ability to score important late goals, a trait that could be crucial in their pursuit of Champions League success this season.
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