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Mac Allister fires winner as Liverpool come back to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1
September 10, 2026 at 07:57 AM
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6 reports · 2 in Arabic, 4 in English · over 11 hours
Liverpool came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League opener on Wednesday, Alexis Mac Allister's strike completing the comeback at Anfield.
- Marcos Llorente gave Atlético an early lead, and Dominik Szoboszlai equalized for Liverpool before half-time.
- Mac Allister, who said he was "very sad" over Liverpool's refusal to offer him a new contract, scored the winner from 20 yards.
- Bradley Barcola made his first Liverpool start following a £123m move from Paris Saint-Germain but left the match with cramp.
- Head coach Andoni Iraola oversaw his first Champions League game and said he blamed himself for a slow start, as Atlético surprised his side with an unfamiliar system.



