Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid results: Isaac makes its debut, Liverpool wins dramatically again

Liverpool once again demonstrated the championship mentality after defeating them at Anfield in the 2025/2026 Champions League group stage with a score of 3-2. The first round of the UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 season group stage will be held in Indonesia time in the early morning of Thursday (September 18, 2025).

Liverpool scored two goals quickly at the beginning of the first half by Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah. Atletico Madrid counterattacked with a goal from Marcos Lorent at the beginning of the second half.

In the second half, Llorente became a terrorist again, equalizing the score with his second goal. However, the final victory was determined in overtime through their captain Van Dijk's header.

First half

Since the whistle sounded, Liverpool immediately launched an attack. Nick Schobosley became the first offensive engine, directly suppressing Atletico Madrid's defense line.

Anfield thunder rang out four minutes into the game. Mohamed Salah executed a free kick, hit Robertson and changed direction to deceive Yoan Oblak, making the score 1-0.

soon ended, and just two minutes later, Atletico Madrid's goal fell again. The wonderful combination of Salah and Ryan Glevingberg brought beautiful fruits, and the Egyptian striker calmly sent the ball into the net.

Atletico Madrid struggled to counterattack after falling behind two goals. Antoine Griezmann almost scored when he received a cross from Garland, but no one of his teammates could catch the opportunity in front of the goal.

In the 34th minute, the referee awarded Liverpool a penalty, triggering a dramatic scene. However, this decision was cancelled after looking back through VAR, as the ball hit Clement Lenglet's arm before hitting Van Dyke's arm.

In the upcoming relegation zone, Atletico Madrid successfully narrowed the gap. Giacomo Raspadori broke through from the right and sent a mature pass, which was done calmly by Marcos Llorente, keeping the score 2-1 to the midfield.

The second half has entered the second half, and Atletico Madrid dares to attack even more. Lapsonho got a golden opportunity after receiving a pass from Griezmann, but his precise shot from a narrow angle was saved by Alison Becker.

Liverpool almost expanded its lead by quickly counterattack in the 65th minute. Wilz passed the ball to Sobosloy and Ekitic and then Salah made a powerful shot, but unfortunately the ball was only on the post.

The tension reached its peak as the game entered the 81st minute. A ball outside the box in front of the penalty area was directly received by Lorent with a volley. The ball hit Mike Arist before entering the goal, making the score 2-2.

However, Liverpool refused to go home with a draw. In the last few minutes of injury time, Van Dijk held up Schobosley's corner kick hard to ensure Anfield vibrates 3-2.

After that goal, the mood became intense as Diego Simeone protested fiercely against the referee. Eventually, the Atletico Madrid coach was shown a red card and expelled from the technical area. The referee ended the game in the 97th minute. Liverpool celebrated an exciting dramatic victory, while Atletico Madrid players had to leave the stadium with a dejected head.

Player lineup

Liverpool: Alisson Becker; Jeremy Frimpon, Ibrahima Konath, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Dominic Sobosloy, Ryan Gravenbech; Mohamed Salah, Florian Werz, Kody Garkepo; Alexander Isaac.

Coach: Arn Slott.

Atlantic Madrid: Jan Oblak; Marcos Lorente, Robin Lenorman, Clement Langley, Javi Garland; Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Connor Gallagher, Nicholas Gonzalez; Giacomo Laspadori, Antoine Griezmann.

Coach: Diego Simeone.