Liverpool won 3-2 against Atletico Madrid in their first game of the new Champions League season on Wednesday at Anfield thanks to a last-minute goal from Virgil van Dijk. The Reds' evening got off to the perfect start within the opening five minutes when Mohamed Salah 's low free kick struck Andrew Robertson, deflecting into the net.

Liverpool continues its unstoppable run at the start of the season. Arne Slot’s side secured its sixth straight win after defeating Everton 2-1 in the city derby, consolidating its place at the top of the Premier League with 15 points from five matches.

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Virgil van Dijk scored a stoppage-time winner as Liverpool overcame an Atletico Madrid comeback to win 3-2 at Anfield.

Follow reaction and watch highlights as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid while Chelsea are beaten by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

All our updates, with post-match reaction, following our full text commentary stream of the football match at Anfield.

Barcelona, Manchester City, Frankfurt, Sporting CP and Club Brugge all got off to winning starts in Thursday's Matchday 1 action.

Despite an electrifying 57-goal contribution campaign in 2024/25, Mohamed Salah finished fourth in the Ballon d’Or voting, drawing a dignified response from both the player and Liverpool.