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Liverpool Produced Another Thrilling Late Twist as they Began their European Journey with a Victory over Spanish Opponents at Their Home Ground.

Alexander Isak Made his Eagerly Awaited Liverpool Debut but it Seemed as though The Manager's side would be Frustrated as Atletico Came from 2-0 down to Level, only for The Captain to Nod a Stoppage Time Winner.

It was an Proven Star Player rather than The Team's Recent Additions who Provided the Inspiration, with Egyptian Forward Instrumental as the English Champions went Two Goals up inside The First Six minutes.

Salah's Free-Kick took a Decisive Deflection off Andrew Robertson to Wrong-Foot Opposition Keeper Jan Oblak after Four minutes, before the Egyptian Converted off an Combination with Ryan Gravenberch by Sliding home a Composed Goal.

Atletico Got one back in Opening Period Added Time when Marcos Llorente Slid a Low shot under Goalkeeper Alisson as The Home Team Claimed for Offside.

The Tiring Striker was Replaced after 58 minutes as Liverpool continued to Dominate and The Forward should have Added a Third, only to Strike the Upright in front of The Kop following Excellent work by Florian Wirtz.

Llorente, who Netted Twice when Atletico won a Champions League Knockout game at Anfield in 2020, Repeated the Feat with a Volley that Ricocheted off Alexis Mac Allister Nine minutes from time.

Liverpool were not to be Thwarted though and, as in their 4 Premier League wins this Campaign, they Pulled it Again with the Clock running down as Van Dijk Rose to Head home a Set-Piece in front of a Jubilant Kop.

In the Mayhem that Followed, Atletico coach Manager was Shown a Red Card after Seeming to get Engaged in an Altercation with Supporters behind his Dugout.

Team Breakdown: Isak Samples Electric Home Atmosphere

The Striker got a Taste of the Offensive Wealth he will be Surrounded by at Home, as The Team were Two Goals ahead before he even got his Initial touch in the Iconic Red shirt.

Full-Back and Salah put Liverpool in Command before a Characteristically Resilient Atletico, albeit not the Champions League Force they Previously were, Held on by their Nails to move within Sight of an Surprising point with 2 goals from Spanish midfielder Llorente.

The Reds were Shocked, but they have History for many things this Term, Squandering Two-Goal leads against Opponents at Anfield and away to Newcastle before Grabbing victory Late-On.

The Attacker showed some Neat touches and Promising Combination play before Running out of Energy, so he was Watching from the Bench as His Team added another Chapter to the Nights of Champions League drama at Their Stadium.

As in their Four League wins, The Club went right to the End before winning. This time it was Captain Virgil van Dijk who was the Match-Winner with a Towering header in front of Home End deep into Injury time.

It was the Signal for more Frenzied celebrations.

The Manager will have his Worries that The Team struggle to Maintain on to an Lead, but the Sheer force of Will made this another Last-Gasp show at Home.

Gravenberch The Club's Underrated Star

On a night when Isak and another Chaotic Team victory might Claim top Headlines, the Standout turn was a Magnificent display from midfield man Ryan Gravenberch.

The Young Netherlands international was a Key figure in the 'Defensive Midfield' role as Liverpool won the Title at a Breeze last Year and, after Sitting Out the Opener against Opponents at Anfield through Ban, his Performances have hit an even Greater level this Term.

Gravenberch was Excellent in the win at Burnley on Weekend, but was even More Impressive against Madrid with a Rolls-Royce display in midfield, marked by some Powerful Surging runs through midfield, Crisp tackling and Broad range of passing.

The Attention may Shine on others at The Club, but no-one will Overlook the Stellar contribution of Ryan Gravenberch in a Vital First European win.

Upcoming Fixtures for The Reds?

The Team face Local Rivals in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Weekend at Lunchtime before another Anfield game, this time against Championship side Southampton in the Carabao Cup Early Stage, on Tuesday, September 23rd.

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Jersey: 4 Virgil van Dijk

Mean Score: 7.51

Number: 38 R. Gravenberch

Average Score: 7.34

Number: 11 Mohamed Salah

Average Score: 7.32

Jersey: 8 D. Szoboszlai

Average Rating: 7.08

Jersey: 26 Andrew Robertson

Average Score: 7.01

Number: 14 Llorente

Mean Score: 6.77

Jersey: 20 Giovanni Simeone

Average Rating: 6.38

Number: 13 Jan Oblak

Average Score: 6.17