Liverpool’s big summer signing limps off during win against Atletico Madrid
- Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield under manager Andoni Iraola.
- Marcos Llorente opened the scoring for the visitors in the first half following a defence-splitting pass from Julian Alvarez.
- Dominik Szoboszlai equalised for Liverpool shortly afterwards, finishing off a move set up by a Ronald Araujo backheel.
- Alexis Mac Allister secured the win for the hosts with a powerful 20-yard strike using his less favoured left foot.
- The victory was tempered by a concern for Bradley Barcola, who sustained a calf injury during his full debut for the Reds.
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