Liverpool Wins Dramatic 3-2 Champions League Opener Against Atletico Madrid

Liverpool secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League, with Virgil van Dijk scoring a stoppage-time winner. Despite early goals from Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, Atletico fought back with two strikes from Marcos Llorente to level the match before Van Dijk's late header sealed the win. Liverpool dominated much of the game, with Ryan Gravenberch receiving widespread praise for his commanding midfield performance, contributing significantly to the team's control and creativity. The match was marred by controversial officiating, including an offside goal for Atletico and a red card for manager Diego Simeone following Van Dijk's winner, drawing criticism of the refereeing standards. Salah reached a milestone with 248 goals for Liverpool, highlighting his continued impact and goal involvement for the club. The win marks a strong start for Liverpool under manager Arne Slot, who has seen his team score late winners consistently this season.