Mac Allister fires Liverpool past Atlético in CL opener
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- The GuardianTier 1
- By
- Andy Hunter at Anfield
- Published
Key points
- Mac Allister scored from 20 yards to settle a tight Champions League group-phase encounter at Anfield
- Marcos Llorente had put Atlético ahead, but Szoboszlai equalised before the Argentine's winner
- Andoni Iraola's first Champions League match as Liverpool boss ended in victory over Diego Simeone's side
AI summary
Mac Allister made an emphatic statement on the pitch, converting a well-struck effort to secure Liverpool's win over Atlético Madrid in Iraola's Champions League debut. The midfielder, frustrated by contract negotiations at Anfield, channelled that emotion into a commanding performance that proved decisive against a visiting side that threatened to exploit Liverpool's early carelessness. Llorente's clinical finish had given Atlético the lead, but Liverpool's attacking threat—sharpened by Barcola's full debut and Wirtz's creativity—eventually overwhelmed their opponents, with Szoboszlai's equaliser setting up Mac Allister's match-winning moment.
Original headline
Mac Allister makes his point as Liverpool fight back to defeat Atlético
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