Liverpool came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield in their opening Champions League fixture, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
Key facts
- Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League opener at Anfield.
- Marcos Llorente gave Atletico Madrid an early lead.
- Dominik Szoboszlai equalised for Liverpool.
- Alexis Mac Allister scored the winning goal.
- Sporting also came from behind to beat Galatasaray 3-1 on the same night.
Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, recovering from an early setback to claim all three points.
Atletico Madrid took the lead early in the match through Marcos Llorente, according to Al Jazeera, putting the visitors ahead in the opening stages of the contest.
Liverpool responded through Dominik Szoboszlai, who levelled the score to bring the hosts back into the game.
Alexis Mac Allister then scored what the BBC described as an emphatic winner, sealing the comeback victory for Liverpool at Anfield.
The result marked a positive start to the European campaign for Liverpool, who overturned the early deficit to open with a win.
Elsewhere on the same night, Sporting also came from behind to beat Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray 3-1 in their opening round fixture, according to the BBC.
Why it matters
The Champions League opener sets the tone for Liverpool's European campaign, and a comeback win against a strong opponent like Atletico Madrid provides early momentum. Results in the opening round can prove important in the battle to progress through the competition.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid?
Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield in their Champions League opener.
Who scored for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid?
Dominik Szoboszlai equalised and Alexis Mac Allister scored the winner for Liverpool.
Did Sporting win their Champions League opener?
Yes, Sporting came from behind to beat Galatasaray 3-1 in their opening round fixture, according to the BBC.