Liverpool 3-2 Atletico Madrid Highlights, UCL 2025-26: Van Dijk Late Goal Helps Reds Snatch Victory At Anfield

Hugo Ekitike has a brilliant opportunity to make it 4-2 but fluffs it and then at the other end, Sorloth's header goes straight into the hands of Alisson. Full-time whistle is blown and Reds win

Liverpool 3-2 Atletico Madrid FT

The UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid can be streamed LIVE on the SonyLiv website and app.

The Reds and Atletico Madrid have met eight times in Europe, with Liverpool winning three, Atletico claiming three victories, and two games ending in draws.

“Alex is far from ready for that schedule of three games in a week,” Slot told reporters after his side’s last-gasp Premier League victory at Turf Moor, secured by a Mohamed Salah penalty.

“So now he will be able either Wednesday [against Atletico] or Saturday to play 45 as a minimum, and maybe a little bit more. But if he plays 45 on Wednesday, don’t expect him to play 45 or more on Saturday because his body is not prepared for that.”

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Konate, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak, Salah.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Bradley, Mac Allister, Leoni, Ekitike, Ngumoha, Danns.

Atletico Madrid XI: Oblak, Galán, Lenglet, Le Normand, Llorente, González, Gallagher, Barrios, Simeone, Griezmann, Raspadori.

Subs: Musso, Esquivel, Ruggeri, Koke, Martín, Molina, Hancko, Pubill, Zanzi, Belid, Sørloth.

"Anfield nights are special. I'm very lucky that I've been here for eight years now, it's been some amazing games, some amazing nights here. The fans make it special on a Champions League night, so hopefully the same today. We want to get off to a good start. We've had a good league campaign last season, then got out in the last 16 but the league campaign was pretty spot on and we know we need to get off to a good start to get in the top eight to get to the last 16."

On handing Alexander Isak his first start: "This was the plan all along. This is why he was not involved in the Burnley game, so he could have some proper sessions at the time he was with us. That's what you need in pre-season as well. You don't start by playing friendlies, you start with a proper training week and at the end of that training week you can play 45, maybe 60 minutes, and that's what we're going to see with him today."

On starting Isak or Hugo Ekitike up front or out wide: "No, everything is always possible, so they can but I think for Alex number nine is by far his best position. Hugo has played in the past when he was younger as a winger as well, but then he started to grow more and more and more. Although Cody Gakpo shows that even if you are tall you can still be a very good winger, so Hugo is a player that could play off the left side, not in the way Cody or Mo is.

"In general, I think both of them are more number nines than another position."

Alexander Isak starts up tonight against Atleti in the UCL matchday 1 fixture. All eyes will be on the Swede. How will he fare? Let's wait and watch.

And we are away at Anfield as Liverpool get things underway against Atleti.

Liverpool 0-0 Atletico Madrid 1'

Andy Robertson gives Reds the lead as Liverpool go 1-0 up against Atletico Madrid. That's some start for the Premier League champions. The goal has been attributed as Pablo Barrios OG.

Liverpool 0-0 Atletico Madrid 1'

Mohamed Salah! Who else! The Egyptian slots in the game's second goal to hand Reds a 2-0 advantage. Diego Simeone's side look shell-shocked.

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Diego Simeone has been left frustrated and agitated at the same time by Liverpool. The Reds have ran the La Liga side rampant at Anfield with the Argentine looking more and more angry at his players.

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With all focus on Alexander Isak, it's Mo Salah who has taken the sheen away from the Swede.

• 11 touches

• 8 passes

• 1 goal

• 1 assist

• 100% passing accuracy

Chelsea have been hit by the Bayern bolt as the Bavarians find themselves 2-0 up. Harry Kane slots home the penalty to drive his side ahead.

It seems the Italian ref awarded the penalty to Liverpool but after VAR intervention, it has been overruled. Would have been too harsh on the Spanish side.

Liverpool 2-0 Atletico Madrid 39'

HT is minutes away and it seems Arne Slot's side will go in the break with the two-goal lead.

Liverpool 2-0 Atletico Madrid 44'

Hey, hey! Atletico Madrid have pulled one back before the HT whistle with Marcos Llorente. Arne Slot's side's momentum takes a hit somewhat.

Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid 45+5'

Atleti will look to get that equaliser they crave for against Liverpool at Anfield.

Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid 46'

Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Alexis Mac Allister are all about to come on for Liverpool. Interesting to see who they replace.

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On: Conor Bradley, Alexis Mac Allister, Hugo Ekitike.

Off: Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, Cody Gakpo.

Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid 60'

Reds break on the counter, as they usually do, as Dominik Szoboszlai, Wirtz and Salah break with the latter hitting the woodwork. What a goal that would have been.

Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid 64'

Atleti are playing the ball around in the middle and one mistake could see the Reds break on the counter and punish the La Liga side. Salah and Wirtz are preying for a mistake to happen.

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Wirtz has run his race as the German makes way for the teenage sensation Ngumoha. Furthmore, the teenager makes history for Reds - 17 years and 19 days - is the youngest player to appear for Liverpool in a major European match.

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Anfield is nervous at the moment and one can expect why! The scoreline is 2-1 and Atleti have had some memories here and the home crowd will expect it's not the same again.

Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid 80'

Marcos Llorente has levelled it late on the night and Anfield are stunned. The home side cannot believe it! After being 2-0 up inside six minutes, how it has come to 2-2 is really crazy.

Liverpool 2-2 Atletico Madrid 81'

We are in injury time and Liverpool will regret the miss chances especially Salah who hit the woodwork.

Liverpool 2-2 Atletico Madrid 90+1'

Virgil van Dijk hits the winner as Liverpool snatch victory at the death. On the sidelines, Simeone seems to have been riled up by the Anfield faithful as he goes up against them and is separated by his staff. Eventually he is sent off!

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