What a night at Anfield! 🔥 Liverpool kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a heart-pounding 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid, thanks to a last-gasp header by skipper Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds exploded out of the blocks, racing to a 2-0 lead inside 6 minutes. Andy Robertson got lucky when his deflected free kick from Mo Salah flew past the goalkeeper, and Salah himself doubled the advantage moments later. It felt like déjà vu from those fast-paced Premier League games where Liverpool love a late drama.
But Atletico, ever the resilient side under Diego Simeone, fought back. Marcos Llorente struck twice, showcasing his knack for scoring against Liverpool. The Spanish midfielder’s brace brought the visitors level and set up a nerve-shredding finale.
Enter stoppage time: just 3 minutes into injury time, van Dijk rose highest to head home the winner. The stadium erupted as Liverpool snatched all three points, proving once again why Anfield nights are so special. 🙌⚽
Manager Arne Slot, celebrating his 47th birthday, said he was thrilled to spend another Champions League night at Anfield and loved the birthday present of a win.
This result keeps Liverpool’s perfect start alive and sets the tone for a huge group stage ahead. Can they keep the momentum? Stay tuned! 🎉
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Liverpool edge Atletico Madrid 3-2 on last-gasp goal from van Dijk
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