Liverpool’s fifth straight late winner keeps remarkable streak alive at Anfield

LIVERPOOL: Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to seal Liverpool’s 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, continuing their extraordinary run of late triumphs. Arne Slot’s men have now netted decisive goals in the 83rd minute or later in five consecutive matches, underlining their reputation as comeback specialists this season. Atletico boss Diego Simeone was left furious, eventually sent off after Van Dijk’s decisive strike.

Late Winner vs Atletico in Champions League Thriller

Liverpool stormed into a two-goal lead within six minutes through an Andy Robertson deflection and Mohamed Salah’s finish. But Marco Llorente’s brace, including a stoppage-time equaliser, threatened to repeat Atletico’s famous 2020 victory. Despite Salah hitting the post, Liverpool’s persistence paid off once again as Van Dijk secured a perfect Champions League start.

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