Late The Reds Claim Triumph After Spurning Comfortable Lead
Van Dijk Headed Goal Delivers Win for The Reds Against Atletico
At a Glance
The Merseyside Club Let Slip Two-Goal Lead but Net Late to Claim Victory
Hosts Give Debut to Record Signing New Striker
Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente Nets Twice at Liverpool's Home for Consecutive Occasion
Liverpool Captain Nods Decisive Goal Late into Injury Time
The Reds Produced Yet Another Thrilling Late Turnaround as they Began their European Journey with a Victory over Atletico Madrid at Their Home Ground.
The New Signing Made his Long-Anticipated Club Introduction but it Seemed as though Arne Slot's side would be Disappointed as The Visitors Fought from Two Goals down to Level, only for The Captain to Head a Stoppage Time Decisive Goal.
It was an Established Superstar rather than Liverpool's New Faces who Provided the Spark, with Mohamed Salah Key as the English Champions went Two Goals up inside Six minutes.
The Winger's Free-Kick took a Crucial Touch off Left-Back to Confuse Atletico Keeper Jan Oblak after 4 minutes, before the Egyptian Finished off an Exchange with Midfielder by Sliding home a Composed Goal.
The Spanish Side Got one back in First-Half Added Time when Marcos Llorente Poked a Driven shot under Keeper Brazilian Keeper as The Home Team Appealed for An Offside.
The Tiring Striker was Replaced after 58 minutes as Liverpool continued to Control and Salah should have Added a Third Goal, only to Strike the Upright in front of The Kop following Excellent work by Attacking Midfielder.
Llorente, who Netted Two Goals when Atletico won a European Knockout game at Anfield in 2020, Did the Feat with a Volley that Ricocheted off Alexis Mac Allister Nine minutes from time.
Liverpool were not to be Denied though and, as in their 4 Domestic wins this Campaign, they Did it Again with the Time running down as The Defender Leaped to Head home a Set-Piece in front of a Jubilant Crowd.
In the Chaos that Followed, Visiting coach Diego Simeone was Given a Red Card after Appearing to get Engaged in an Incident with Supporters behind his Dugout.
Team Analysis: Isak Experiences Electric Home Environment
The Striker got a Sample of the Offensive Riches he will be Surrounded by at Home, as The Team were 2-0 ahead before he even got his Initial touch in the Iconic Liverpool shirt.
Full-Back and Forward put The Side in Command before a Typically Stubborn Atletico, albeit not the European Force they Previously were, Cling on by their Nails to move within Sight of an Unlikely point with 2 goals from Spain midfielder Llorente.
Liverpool were Shocked, but they have Form for many things this Term, Spurning Two-Goal leads against Bournemouth at Anfield and away to Newcastle before Grabbing victory Late-On.
Isak showed some Skillful touches and Promising Link play before Starting out of Energy, so he was Observing from the Bench as His Team added another Chapter to the Nights of European drama at Anfield.
As in their Four Premier League wins, The Club went right to the End before winning. This time it was Captain Virgil van Dijk who was the Hero with a Towering header in front of The Kop deep into Injury time.
It was the Signal for more Frenzied celebrations.
Slot will have his Worries that The Team struggle to Maintain on to an Advantage, but the Sheer force of Determination made this another Last-Gasp show at Home.
Gravenberch Liverpool's Underrated Hero
On a night when New Signing and another Chaotic Liverpool victory might Take top Headlines, the Standout turn was a Superb display from midfield man Gravenberch.
The Young Dutch international was a Key figure in the 'Number Six' role as The Reds won the Title at a Breeze last Year and, after Missing the First Game against Opponents at Home through Ban, his Performances have hit an even Greater level this Season.
Gravenberch was Excellent in the win at Opponents on Sunday, but was even Better against Madrid with a Rolls-Royce display in midfield, marked by some Powerful Surging runs through midfield, Crisp tackling and Wide range of passing.
The Attention may Focus on others at The Club, but no-one will Overlook the Outstanding contribution of Ryan Gravenberch in a Crucial Opening Champions League win.
What's Next for Liverpool?
Liverpool face Local Rivals in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Weekend at Lunchtime before another Anfield game, this time against Second-Tier side Southampton in the Carabao Cup Third Round, on Tuesday, September 23rd.
Man of the Match
Number: 4
V. van Dijk
Average Score
7.51
- Liverpool (Active)
- Atletico Madrid
Jersey:
4
V. van Dijk
Average Rating:
7.51
Number:
38
Ryan Gravenberch
Average Score:
7.34
Number:
11
Mohamed Salah
Mean Score:
7.32
Number:
8
D. Szoboszlai
Average Rating:
7.08
Number:
26
A. Robertson
Mean Score:
7.01
Jersey:
14
Marcos Llorente
Mean Rating:
6.77
Jersey:
20
G. Simeone
Average Score:
6.38
Jersey:
13
J. Oblak
Mean Rating:
6.17
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