Liverpool Snatches a Last-Minute Victory from Atletico Madrid in the Champions League
Express TV: Mustafa Filali
Liverpool continued its tradition of clinching games in the final moments, defeating Atletico Madrid 3-2 on Wednesday evening in the first round of the group stage of the Champions League at Anfield.
The English team started the match strongly, with Andy Robertson scoring an early goal in the fourth minute, followed just two minutes later by a second from Mohamed Salah. However, Atletico fought back through Marcos Llorente, who narrowed the gap before halftime, and then equalized in the 81st minute with a powerful shot from outside the box.
As the match appeared to be heading for a draw, Virgil van Dijk secured the win for the Reds with a decisive header in the 90+2 minute, granting his team three valuable points and reaffirming Liverpool’s ability to deliver in crucial moments.
