Mac Allister grabs winner as Liverpool fightback to beat Atletico Madrid

Alexis Mac Allister’s superb strike saw Liverpool come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield as Bradley Barcola went off with “cramp” on an eventful home debut. Barcola was making his first start for Liverpool but felt his calf in the second half and the £123m signing was substituted having missed three good chances to mark the occasion with a goal. It did not impact the result thanks to Mac Allister’s rocket.

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Late Van Dijk header earns Liverpool dramatic win against Atlético Madrid

Liverpool delivered another dramatic late twist as they opened their Champions League campaign with victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Alexander Isak made his eagerly awaited Liverpool introduction but it looked as though Arne Slot’s side would be disappointed as Atletico came from 2-0 down to level, only for Virgil van Dijk to head a stoppage time winner.

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Llorente and Atlético Madrid stun Anfield to knock Liverpool out

Champions League holders Liverpool saw their defence come to a shuddering halt as Atletico Madrid progressed to the quarter-finals 4-2 on aggregate, after recording a 3-2 second-leg victory after extra-time at Anfield. Marcos Llorente scored a brace from the bench for Atleti.

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