Liverpool v Atlético
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Repeating their feat of almost one year ago, Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid at Anfield in their opening Champions League fixture. A close-fought contest goes in favour of the Reds, who have now won all of the clubs' last four encounters. It was a moment of magic from Mac Allister that split the sides, with the midfielder's ruthless finish putting Liverpool ahead shortly after half-time. The hosts had trailed when Llorente beat Alisson to score his fifth career goal at Anfield, but Atleti's lead wouldn't last until the break. Instead, star man Szoboszlai found a way through their packed defence with the help of a flicked assist from Araujo, and that totally changed the momentum. While the Spanish side had much more possession in the final half-hour, they created relatively little, and a modest xG of 0.81 from nine shots tells that tale; Liverpool posted 1.69 from 14 attempts. So, Iraola finally defeats Simeone and claims maximum points on his Champions League managerial debut. His team return to their European campaign next month, with an away game against LASK, while Atleti will face more English opposition on the second matchday, hosting Liverpool's old foes Manchester United. That's all from our live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
FULL-TIME: LIVERPOOL 2-1 ATLETICO MADRID
Koumas sets up his fellow sub Frimpong on the right, but the latter seems to run out of ideas and hits the first defender with an aimless cross. That allows Atleti to shut down Liverpool's counter, then move forward for one final push.
A minimum of five minutes will be added to the end of this second half, so Liverpool still have some work to do. Can Atleti create one more chance to equalise, or will they suffer a fourth straight defeat to the Reds?
Oblak makes a sharp close-range stop to deny Munoz, before the ball breaks towards Frimpong. The Dutch winger quickly converts from a few yards out, but he was clearly offside - Atleti fans breathe again!

Koumas is also introduced, replacing Isak.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.69
Expected Goals
0.81
45%
Possession
55%
5 (36%)
Shots on Goal
4 (44%)
4
Big Chances Created
1
7
Corners Won
5
355 (84%)
Accurate Passes
439 (85%)
41
Duels Won
47
3
Saves
3
11
Fouls Committed
10





