Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 after comeback in Champions League opener

Marcos Llorente opened the scoring for Atlético Madrid early in the first half, giving the Spanish side a 1‑0 advantage in their Champions League group‑stage encounter at the Metropolitano. The goal came from a well‑timed run into the box, where Llorente finished a low cross to beat Liverpool’s goalkeeper and set the tone for a tightly contested first period.

Liverpool responded in the second half through a pair of decisive strikes. Dominik Szoboszlai equalised with a curling effort from the edge of the area, and minutes later Alexis Mac Allister restored the lead for the English club with a composed finish after a swift counter‑attack. The match ended with Liverpool overturning the early deficit, securing a vital three points to maintain their position in the group.