

Liverpool raced into an early two-goal lead inside six minutes through Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah. Everything seemed to be in the rightest direction for Reds, who looked able to manage their game at best against shocked Atletico.
Step by step instead Spaniards balanced their performance and really tried to come back into the game. Marcos Llorente scored a beautiful goal which feared Slot's side and in final minutes he hit back with a brace to bring Atletico Madrid level, seemingly setting up a hard-fought draw at Anfield.
Yet with seconds remaining, Virgil van Dijk struck deep into stoppage time to seal a thrilling victory for Liverpool after Atletico Madrid had mounted a spirited comeback. Dutch defender rose highest to head home the winner, sparking jubilation among the home supporters.