The match began with high intensity, and it didn’t take long for the Reds to stamp their authority. Just over three minutes into the game, left-back Andy Robertson opened the scoring with a well-timed finish, giving Liverpool an early 1–0 lead. Moments later, Mohamed Salah doubled the advantage in the 6th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to make it 2–0.
Atletico Madrid, however, refused to go quietly. Marcos Llorente pulled one back just before halftime, narrowing the deficit to 2–1. The Spanish side continued to press in the second half, and Llorente struck again in the 81st minute to level the score at 2–2.
With the match hanging in the balance, Liverpool found their hero in Virgil van Dijk. The towering Dutch defender rose above the Atletico backline in the 90th minute to head home the decisive goal, sealing a memorable 3–2 win for the hosts.
The victory not only marked a successful start to Liverpool’s Champions League campaign but also highlighted their depth and determination under pressure. With standout performances from Salah, Robertson, and Van Dijk, the Reds proved they remain a formidable force in European football.
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