Alexis Mac Allister scores as Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid in Champions League

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Alexis Mac Allister scores as Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid in Champions League
Summary

Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener at Anfield on Wednesday. Marcos Llorente gave the visitors an early lead before Dominik Szoboszlai equalized for the home side before halftime. Alexis Mac Allister provided the decisive goal in the second half with a strike from outside the penalty area. The result marks the first home win for Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola in the competition. Bradley Barcola made his first start for the club, though he was substituted after appearing to suffer an injury late in the match.

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  • Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield.
  • Marcos Llorente scored the opening goal for Atletico Madrid.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister provided the goals for Liverpool.
  • Bradley Barcola made his first Liverpool start following his move from Paris Saint-Germain.
  • The match was the first home win in the Champions League for manager Andoni Iraola.
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Liverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister producing the decisive moment in front of the Kop.The Argentin...

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