Last season, Liverpool topped the UEFA Champions League group stage but were eliminated in the Round of 16 by eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain, missing out on the title. This new season, Liverpool has bounced back, winning all four of their opening matches in the Premier League and leading the points table.

Virgil van Dijk’s last-gasp header ensured Liverpool edged a typically spirited Atlético Madrid in their first Champions League outing of the season.

Alexander Isak made his Liverpool debut, but it was Mo Salah and another helping of late-game magic that lifted the Reds over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Liverpool’s second was altogether more intentional and typical, the type of one-two Salah often plays as he cuts infield. Ryan Gravenberch, who had won the free kick for the opener, returned the ball to him. Salah angled a shot past Oblak.

Liverpool scored yet another late goal through Virgil van Dijk to claim a 3-2 win against Atletico Madrid to kick off their Champions League campaign. Marcos Llorente had silenced Anfield with two goals to drag Atletico level — just as he did in their round of 16 tie in March 2020 — but Van Dijk ensured Arne Slot’s side had the last laugh,

Last season, Liverpool topped the Champions League group stage but were eliminated in the Round of 16 by the eventual champions, Paris Saint-Germain, missing out on a title challenge. This new season, Liverpool has made a comeback, winning all four of their opening matches in the Premier League and leading the table.