Liverpool continued their late-game heroics, securing a thrilling 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid, with Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal in the second minute of added time. This victory marked the fifth time this season that Liverpool have scored a match-winner after the 83rd minute, further highlighting their never-give-up attitude.
It was also the third occasion where Liverpool let a 2-0 lead slip before dramatically turning the tide in their favor. Head coach Arne Slot praised his team’s resilience but expressed disappointment in their tendency to concede leads, saying he would have preferred a decisive goal earlier in the match.
In an unexpected move, Alexander Isak made his full debut for Liverpool, playing 58 minutes. Slot noted Isak’s surprising fitness, considering he had just returned to match fitness.
Atletico Madrid’s manager, Diego Simeone, was sent off after an altercation with fans. He claimed he had been subjected to insults throughout the match and called on Liverpool to take action in response to the incident.
