Liverpool with another late goal and late victory but this time on a bigger stage. Liverpool won their first game of the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 season against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid last night. Liverpool hit 3, whereas Madrid scored 2 in the game. There was another late goal from LFC to secure the win. Captain Virgil scored the winning goal in the injury time to get the Reds over the line. Robertson, and Mohamed Salah were the other scorers for Liverpool in this game.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s reputation for late drama continued on the grandest stage as they kicked off their UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atl\u00e9tico Madrid at Anfield.<\/p>\n
The Reds looked in control early on when Andy Robertson fired home the opener, but Diego Simeone\u2019s side hit back to level before half-time. Mohamed Salah restored Liverpool\u2019s advantage with a trademark finish, yet Atl\u00e9tico showed resilience once again, striking back to make it 2-2.<\/p>\n
Just as the contest seemed destined for a draw, Liverpool\u2019s captain rose to the occasion. Virgil van Dijk powered in a towering header during injury time, sparking wild celebrations across Anfield and sealing all three points for Arne Slot\u2019s side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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