Barrios shines but Atlético fall to Liverpool comeback

Atlético's bright start at Anfield unravelled as Liverpool struck twice to take the opening-night win.

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What happened. Liverpool beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at Anfield in the opening match of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, overturning Marcos Llorente's early goal through Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Julián Álvarez slid a through-ball for Llorente to finish past Alisson for the opener.
Ronald Araújo's backheel released Szoboszlai for the equaliser before Mac Allister's long-range winner.
Pablo Barrios was Atlético's highest-rated outfield player at 6.5, winning eight of 12 duels.

Atlético must regroup after letting a promising Anfield start slip in their league-phase opener.

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