
Liverpool Comeback Beats Atletico Madrid 2-1 in CL Opener
Liverpool fought back from a goal down to edge Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield in the Champions League opener. Llorente put Atleti ahead in the 17th minute, Szoboszlai drew level in the 40th with a backheeled assist from Araujo, and Mac Allister struck the winner in the 50th. Barcola started but later limped off, prompting double subbing for Barcola and Ngumoha, with Gravenberch coming on for Mac Allister about ten minutes later as Liverpool clung to the lead. Substitutes Koumas and Tsimikas later appeared for Kerkez and Isak. This was Iraola’s Champions League debut as Liverpool’s new boss, and the side have now scored 2 goals in each of their opening four matches, signaling progress as they gel under the new management.













