2 – 1
“Marcos Llorente fires Atletico Madrid into the lead with a left-footed shot from outside the box.”
Pivotal“Dominik Szoboszlai equalizes for Liverpool right before halftime, finishing from the center of the box.”
Pivotal“Alexis Mac Allister curls home from outside the box to put Liverpool ahead 2-1.”
Pivotal
Liverpool
Atlético de Madrid
Outstanding performance
Liverpool•MidfielderAtletico Madrid struck first through Marcos Llorente's outside-the-box finish, capitalizing on an early spell where they controlled possession and looked the more composed side. Liverpool responded before the break through Szoboszlai, and then turned the game on its head early in the second half when Mac Allister converted from distance to make it 2-1. Despite Atletico dominating possession (55%) and completing far more passes, it was Liverpool who were clinical, out-shooting their opponents 14-9 and creating four big chances to Atletico's one. The result keeps Liverpool's continental campaign on track with a statement win over a heavyweight European name, while Atletico will be frustrated at wasting territorial dominance without turning it into a positive result.
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Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Robin Le Normand comes on for Cristian Romero.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Jonathan David comes on for Álex Baena.
Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool commits a handball.
Substitution for Liverpool: Ryan Gravenberch comes on for Alexis Mac Allister.
Attempt saved. Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Alisson Becker of Liverpool, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Giuliano Simeone.
Florian Wirtz from Liverpool commits a foul.
Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid.
Víctor Muñoz from Liverpool is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Ronald Araujo of Liverpool heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes too high. The cross was assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai following a corner.
Foul committed by Jérémy Jacquet of Liverpool.
Liverpool win a corner after Pablo Barrios concedes.
Atletico Madrid is awarded a corner after Virgil van Dijk concedes.
Foul committed by Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool).
Alejandro Grimaldo from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool.
Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Liverpool: Jeremie Frimpong comes on for Rio Ngumoha.
Substitution for Liverpool: Víctor Muñoz comes on for Bradley Barcola due to an injury.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Alejandro Grimaldo comes on for Lee Kang-In.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Bradley Barcola from Liverpool.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Ademola Lookman comes on for Koke.
Rio Ngumoha from Liverpool wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid commits a handball.
Delay in the match involving Atletico Madrid.
Marc PubillYellow CardMarc Pubill of Atletico Madrid receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Rio Ngumoha from Liverpool is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Marc Pubill from Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Rio Ngumoha's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left is blocked. He was assisted by Alexis Mac Allister.
assist: Alexander Isak
Goal! Liverpool lead 2-1 against Atletico Madrid. Alexis Mac Allister scores for Liverpool with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt missed by Bradley Barcola of Liverpool, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Milos Kerkez concedes.
Attempt missed. Ronald Araujo's header from the center of the box goes wide to the right, assisted by Alexis Mac Allister after a corner.
Liverpool wins a corner after Dávid Hancko concedes.
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid.
Marcos Llorente of Atletico Madrid is caught offside.
First half ends with the score at Liverpool 1, Atletico Madrid 1.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Attempt missed by Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt saved. Bradley Barcola from Liverpool has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
assist: Ronald Araujo
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Dominik Szoboszlai scores for Liverpool with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool.
Koke from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Liverpool wins a corner after Marcos Llorente concedes.
Rio Ngumoha's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Alexander Isak provided the assist.
Lee Kang-In from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick on the right wing.
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool commits a foul.
Offside called against Liverpool. Alexander Isak is caught offside.
Offside called against Atletico Madrid. Giuliano Simeone is caught offside.
Alexis Mac AllisterYellow CardAlexis Mac Allister of Liverpool receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool.
Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Alisson Becker from Liverpool saves it in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Álex Baena.
Atletico Madrid win a corner after Alisson Becker concedes.
Giuliano Simeone's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Pablo Barrios provided the assist.
Liverpool win a corner after Marcos Llorente concedes.
Foul committed by Bradley Barcola of Liverpool.
Giuliano Simeone of Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool commits a handball.
assist: Julián Alvarez
Goal! Atletico Madrid takes the lead 1-0 with Marcos Llorente scoring from outside the box with a left-footed shot.
Attempt saved. Bradley Barcola from Liverpool has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, but it is saved.
Attempt missed. Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Liverpool win a corner after Koke concedes.
Foul committed by Julián Alvarez of Atletico Madrid.
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Attempt blocked. Alexis Mac Allister's right-footed shot from outside the box for Liverpool is blocked. Dominik Szoboszlai provided the assist.
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool wins a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt saved. Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Alisson Becker of Liverpool. The assist came from Lee Kang-In.
Offside called against Liverpool. Alexander Isak is caught offside.
Marcos Llorente is caught offside for Atletico Madrid.
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool.
Lee Kang-In from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Alexander Isak from Liverpool has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes to the left. He was assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai after a fast break.
First half begins.
Liverpool open their Champions League league-phase campaign at home to Atlético Madrid, replaying last season's thrilling fixture that Virgil van Dijk won late for the Reds. With both sides fielding stellar attacking talent and a point to prove, Anfield should be roaring for another European night to remember.
