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Liverpool 3-2 Atletico Madrid: Virgil van Dijk scores late winner for Reds
Liverpool secured a dramatic Champions League opener with a late header by Virgil van Dijk after Atletico Madrid rallied from 2-0 down to level the match.
- Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 at Anfield in their Champions League group stage opener on September 17, 2025.
- Liverpool took an early 2-0 lead within six minutes thanks to goals from Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah after a deflected free-kick.
- Atletico fought back with Marcos Llorente scoring just before halftime to reduce the deficit, and later equalized, leading to momentum swings.
- Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic stoppage-time header winner, his captain’s goal coming two minutes into added time, securing all three points for Liverpool.
- The victory gave Liverpool a winning start to the Champions League while Atletico will need to reassess after their narrow defeat and Simeone’s sending off.
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Champions League: Van Dijk's stoppage-time winner for Liverpool spoils Atletico comeback
Liverpool snatched a dramatic 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid thanks to Van Dijk’s stoppage-time header, keeping Anfield buzzing in their Champions League opener. Bayern and PSG also impressed, with Kane starring for Bayern and the French champions cruising past Atalanta.
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Thanks to a goal by Virgil van Dijk in the last few moments, Liverpool won this Wednesday against Atlético for the first day of the Champions League.
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