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Liverpool Delivered Another Dramatic Late Twist as they Opened their Champions League Campaign with a Victory over Spanish Opponents at Their Home Ground.

The New Signing Had his Eagerly Awaited Club Debut but it Looked as though Arne Slot's side would be Disappointed as The Visitors Came from Two Goals down to Level, only for The Captain to Nod a Injury Time Winner.

It was an Proven Superstar rather than Liverpool's New Faces who Provided the Spark, with Mohamed Salah Key as the Premier League Title Holders went Two Goals up inside Six minutes.

Salah's Free-Kick took a Decisive Touch off Andrew Robertson to Confuse Opposition Keeper Jan Oblak after 4 minutes, before the Egyptian Finished off an Exchange with Ryan Gravenberch by Sliding home a Composed Goal.

Atletico Got one back in Opening Period Stoppage Time when Marcos Llorente Poked a Driven shot under Goalkeeper Alisson as Liverpool Claimed for An Offside.

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

Llorente, who Scored Two Goals when His Team won a Champions League Knockout game at This Venue in March 2020, Repeated the Trick with a Strike that Ricocheted off Alexis Mac Allister 9 minutes from time.

Liverpool were not to be Denied though and, as in their Four Premier League wins this Campaign, they Did it Again with the Clock running down as The Defender Leaped to Head home a Set-Piece in front of a Jubilant Crowd.

In the Mayhem that Followed, Atletico coach Manager was Given a Red Card after Appearing to get Involved in an Altercation with Fans behind his Technical Area.

Team Breakdown: New Signing Experiences Electric Anfield Atmosphere

The Striker got a Sample of the Attacking Riches he will be Surrounded by at Home, as Liverpool were Two Goals ahead before he even got his First touch in the Iconic Red shirt.

Full-Back and Salah put Liverpool in Control before a Characteristically Resilient Atletico, albeit not the Champions League Force they Previously were, Held on by their Fingertips to move within Reach of an Unlikely point with Two goals from Spanish midfielder Marcos 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 Skillful touches and Exciting Link play before Running out of Steam, so he was Watching from the Bench as Liverpool added another Episode to the Legacy of European drama at Their Stadium.

As in their 4 Premier League wins, The Club went right to the End before winning. This time it was Captain Van Dijk who was the Hero with a Powerful header in front of The Kop deep into Stoppage time.

It was the Cue for more Wild celebrations.

The Manager will have his Concerns that The Team struggle to Hold on to an Advantage, but the Sheer force of Will made this another Late, Late show at Home.

Midfielder Liverpool's Unsung Hero

On a night when Isak and another Dramatic Team victory might Claim top Billing, the Star turn was a Magnificent display from midfield man Gravenberch.

The Young Netherlands international was a Crucial figure in the 'Number Six' role as The Reds won the Title at a Breeze last Season and, after Missing the First Game against Opponents at Home through Suspension, his Displays have hit an even Higher level this Season.

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

The Attention may Shine on others at The Club, but no-one will Underestimate the Outstanding contribution of Gravenberch in a Crucial First European win.

Upcoming Fixtures for The Reds?

The Team face Local Rivals in the Local derby at Home on Weekend at 12:30 BST before another Anfield game, this time against Second-Tier side Southampton in the Carabao Cup Early Stage, on Midweek, September 23rd.

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Jersey: 4 V. van Dijk

Average Score: 7.51

Number: 38 R. Gravenberch

Mean Score: 7.34

Jersey: 11 Mohamed Salah

Average Score: 7.32

Jersey: 8 D. Szoboszlai

Mean Score: 7.08

Number: 26 Andrew Robertson

Mean Score: 7.01

Jersey: 14 Llorente

Mean Rating: 6.77

Jersey: 20 Giovanni Simeone

Mean Rating: 6.38

Jersey: 13 J. Oblak

Average Rating: 6.17