That felt much more like a proper European night at Anfield. It was not perfect, and once again Liverpool gave themselves work to do by conceding first, but I thought the response was really encouraging. Atletico are exactly the sort of side who can make a game horrible once they get their noses in front, so getting level before half-time felt hugely important.
Szoboszlai took his goal really well, and from there Liverpool looked like the side more likely to go on and win it. Mac Allister then produced the moment of real quality. Given everything that had been said before the game about his contract situation, there was something almost inevitable about him being the man to decide it.
I also thought Barcola showed some promising flashes on his first start. He should probably have scored, but his pace and movement gave Atletico problems, and thankfully Iraola’s comments afterwards suggest the issue that forced him off was nothing more than cramp.
There are still things to tidy up, especially these slow starts, but Liverpool remain unbeaten and now have a Champions League win on the board. For a side still adapting under a new manager, that is a very solid place to be.
Post-Match Podcasts
Our post-match coverage has had a bit of a refresh, with a new line-up of shows taking you through everything that matters after the final whistle.
First up is Full-Time Reds, our immediate match review covering the key moments, major talking points and reaction to the result. That will be followed shortly afterwards by Rate Don’t Hate, where the team go through the Liverpool players one by one, rating and discussing their performances.
And for those who prefer the traditional post-match discussion, Post Match RAW remains part of the line-up and will follow wherever you get your podcasts.
Full-Time Reds: Gags Tandon is joined by Lola Katz Roberts for immediate reaction to Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid at Anfield. They discuss the key moments, Mac Allister’s match-winning strike, Liverpool’s response after going behind and the major talking points from another dramatic European night under the lights. - Watch Now
Rate Don’t Hate: Gags Tandon and Lola Katz Roberts run through their Liverpool player ratings after the 2-1 Champions League win over Atlético Madrid at Anfield. Who impressed, who struggled and who came out on top after another comeback victory? - Watch Now
Post Match RAW: Trev Downey is joined by Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman to look back at Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid at Anfield. The trio discuss the key moments, Mac Allister’s winner, Liverpool’s comeback and the main talking points from another eventful European night - Listen Now
Andoni Iraola Post-Match: Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola reflects on his first Champions League match at Anfield following the Reds’ 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid, discussing the performance, the comeback and the key moments from the night. - Listen Now
Post-Match Articles
