Liverpool, England – Liverpool began their 2026-2027 Champions League campaign with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid. The match took place on Wednesday evening at Anfield, as part of the first round of the league.
Atletico Madrid started the match strongly and managed to take the lead in the 17th minute. This happened after Marcos Llorente broke through Liverpool’s defense, taking advantage of a pass from Julian Alvarez, before putting the ball into Alisson Becker’s net.
ماركوس يورينتي يفتتح التسجيل لأتلتيكو مدريد بتسديدة رائعة، بعد تمريرة من جوليان ألفاريز#دوري_أبطال_أوروبا pic.twitter.com/0FhHns6fQC
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) September 9, 2026The home side tried to get back into the game quickly, and they did so before the end of the first half when Dominik Szoboszlai scored the equalizer with a powerful shot inside the penalty area, following a pass from Ronald Araujo.
دومينيك سوبوسلاي يدرك التعادل لليفربول بتسديدة متقنة، بعد تمريرة من رونالد أراوخو.#دوري_أبطال_أوروبا pic.twitter.com/OUpCaKwtFx
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) September 9, 2026At the start of the second half, Liverpool completed their comeback by scoring their second goal just five minutes later. Alexis Mac Allister capitalized on a loose ball after a clearance from the Atlético Madrid defense, unleashing a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that nestled into the back of the net.
أليكسيس ماك أليستر يقلب الطاولة ويسجل الهدف الثاني لليفربول بتسديدة رائعة من خارج منطقة الجزاء.#دوري_أبطال_أوروبا pic.twitter.com/i24laSGEPi
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) September 9, 2026The remaining minutes saw Atlético Madrid attempt to equalize, but Liverpool’s defense held firm until the final whistle.
With this victory, Liverpool earned their first three points in the Champions League group stage. They thus climbed to the top of the standings after the opening round, while Atlético Madrid remained without any points.
