All articles tagged with #late winner
Wolves beat Liverpool 2-1 at Molineux with a 94th-minute winner, deepening Liverpool’s season-long troubles and prompting Arne Slot to lament a familiar pattern, while Wolves pull off a vital win to climb away from the relegation zone.
Osasuna beat Real Madrid 2-1 at El Sadar as Budimir converted a first-half penalty after Courtois saved, Vinícius Júnior leveled for Madrid in the second half, and Raúl Asencio sealed the win with a late finish after a setup from Raúl García.
Girona beat Barcelona 2-1 at Montilivi with a late goal after a second-half surge; Barca had the better first half but failed to capitalise, Lamine Yamal missed a penalty and hit the woodwork, Joan Garcia produced crucial saves, and Raphinha pressed hard. The defeat follows a Copa del Rey setback and raises questions about Barca's form, with the article including detailed player ratings for both sides.
Tottenham again looked directionless as West Ham beat them 2-1 with a stoppage-time Callum Wilson strike, after Spurs equalised through Cristian Romero following Crysencio Summerville’s opener. The hosts pressed late but injuries and inconsistency left them at 10 points from safety, raising fresh questions about the club’s direction and leadership.
Arne Slot praised Liverpool's mentality, fitness, and quality after their 3-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, highlighted by a late goal from Virgil van Dijk. The match featured a strong start, a comeback from Atletico, and a resilient Liverpool team that continues to score decisive late goals, demonstrating their mental toughness and improving squad performance, including promising displays from Isak and Wirtz.
Liverpool secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid with a last-minute header from Virgil van Dijk, marking their fifth consecutive win in matches decided in stoppage time, in a chaotic Champions League opener at Anfield.