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Liverpool Delivered Yet Another Thrilling Last-Minute Turnaround as they Began their Champions League Campaign with a Win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

Alexander Isak Made his Eagerly Awaited Liverpool Introduction but it Looked as though The Manager's side would be Frustrated as Atletico Fought from Two Goals down to Level, only for Virgil van Dijk to Nod a Injury Time Winner.

It was an Established Superstar rather than The Team's New Faces who Provided the Inspiration, with Mohamed Salah Instrumental as the English Champions went 2-0 up inside The First Six minutes.

Salah's Set-Piece took a Decisive Touch off Left-Back to Confuse Atletico Keeper Shot-Stopper after 4 minutes, before the African Star Finished off an Exchange with Midfielder by Slotting home a Smooth Goal.

Atletico Got one back in First-Half Stoppage Time when Midfielder Slid a Driven shot under Goalkeeper Brazilian Keeper as Liverpool Claimed for An Offside.

The Fatigued Isak was Substituted after Fifty-Eight minutes as Liverpool continued to Dominate and Salah should have Scored a Third Goal, only to Strike the Upright in front of Home Supporters following Good work by Florian Wirtz.

The Spaniard, who Netted Two Goals when His Team won a European Knockout game at This Venue in 2020, Repeated the Trick with a Volley that Deflected off Midfielder 9 minutes from time.

The Home Side were not to be Denied though and, as in their 4 Premier League wins this Season, they Pulled it Again with the Time running down as The Defender Leaped to Head home a Corner in front of a Ecstatic Crowd.

In the Mayhem that Followed, Visiting coach Manager was Given a Red Card after Appearing to get Engaged in an Incident with Fans behind his Dugout.

Team Breakdown: New Signing Samples Electric Home Environment

Alexander Isak got a Taste of the Offensive Wealth he will be Surrounded by at Home, as The Team were 2-0 ahead before he even got his Initial touch in the Famous Liverpool shirt.

Full-Back and Forward put The Side in Control before a Typically Stubborn Atletico, albeit not the European Power they Once were, Cling on by their Nails to move within Sight of an Unlikely point with 2 goals from Spain midfielder Llorente.

The Reds were Shocked, but they have Form for many things this Term, Squandering Two-Goal leads against Opponents at Home and away to Newcastle before Securing victory Late-On.

The Attacker showed some Neat touches and Exciting Combination play before Starting out of Energy, so he was Watching from the Sidelines as Liverpool added another Chapter to the Nights of European drama at Anfield.

As in their 4 League wins, The Club went right to the End before winning. This time it was Skipper Van Dijk who was the Match-Winner with a Powerful header in front of The Kop deep into Injury time.

It was the Signal for more Frenzied celebrations.

Slot will have his Concerns that Liverpool struggle to Maintain on to an Lead, but the Pure force of Will made this another Late, Late show at Home.

Gravenberch Liverpool's Underrated Star

On a night when New Signing and another Chaotic Team victory might Claim top Headlines, the Star turn was a Magnificent display from midfield man Gravenberch.

The 23-Year-Old Netherlands international was a Key figure in the 'Defensive Midfield' role as Liverpool won the Title at a Breeze last Season and, after Sitting Out the First Game against Opponents at Anfield through Suspension, his Displays have hit an even Greater level this Term.

The Midfielder was Outstanding in the win at Burnley on Sunday, but was even Better against Madrid with a Rolls-Royce display in midfield, marked by some Powerful Driving runs through midfield, Crisp tackling and Broad range of passing.

The Attention may Focus on others at The Club, but no-one will Overlook the Outstanding contribution of Ryan Gravenberch in a Crucial First Champions League win.

What's Next for The Reds?

The Team face Local Rivals in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Weekend at 12:30 BST before another Anfield game, this time against Championship side Southampton in the Carabao Cup Early Stage, on Midweek, 23 September.

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Jersey: 4 Virgil van Dijk

Mean Score: 7.51

Jersey: 38 R. Gravenberch

Average Rating: 7.34

Jersey: 11 Mohamed Salah

Mean Rating: 7.32

Number: 8 Dominik Szoboszlai

Mean Score: 7.08

Jersey: 26 Andrew Robertson

Average Rating: 7.01

Jersey: 14 Llorente

Average Rating: 6.77

Number: 20 G. Simeone

Average Score: 6.38

Jersey: 13 J. Oblak

Average Rating: 6.17