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Liverpool Delivered Another Thrilling Last-Minute Twist as they Began their European Journey with a Victory over Spanish Opponents at Their Home Ground.

The New Signing Had his Eagerly Awaited Club Debut but it Looked as though The Manager's side would be Frustrated as Atletico Fought from 2-0 down to Level, only for Virgil van Dijk to Head a Stoppage Time Winner.

It was an Established Superstar rather than Liverpool's New Faces who Provided the Inspiration, with Egyptian Forward Key as the Premier League Champions went Two Goals up inside Six minutes.

Salah's Set-Piece took a Crucial Deflection off Left-Back to Confuse Atletico Goalkeeper Shot-Stopper after Four minutes, before the Egyptian Finished off an Exchange with Ryan Gravenberch by Sliding home a Composed Finish.

Atletico Pulled one back in First-Half Stoppage Time when Midfielder Poked a Driven shot under Goalkeeper Alisson as Liverpool Appealed for An Offside.

The Tiring Isak was Replaced after Fifty-Eight minutes as The Reds continued to Dominate and Salah should have Added a Third Goal, only to Hit the Post in front of The Kop following Good work by Florian Wirtz.

The Spaniard, who Netted Twice when His Team won a Champions League Last-16 game at This Venue in March 2020, Repeated the Trick with a Strike that Deflected off Midfielder Nine minutes from time.

Liverpool were not to be Denied though and, as in their 4 Premier League wins this Campaign, they Pulled it Once More with the Clock running down as Van Dijk Rose to Power home a Corner in front of a Ecstatic Crowd.

In the Mayhem that Ensued, Visiting coach Diego Simeone was Shown a Red Card after Seeming to get Involved in an Altercation with Supporters behind his Dugout.

Liverpool Analysis: New Signing Experiences Electric Home Atmosphere

The Striker got a Taste of the Offensive Wealth he will be Playing by at Home, as Liverpool were 2-0 ahead before he even got his Initial touch in the Iconic Red shirt.

Robertson and Salah put Liverpool in Command before a Typically Resilient Atletico, albeit not the European Force they Once were, Cling on by their Fingertips to move within Reach of an Surprising point with Two goals from Spain midfielder Llorente.

Liverpool were Shocked, but they have Form for many things this Season, Spurning Two-Goal leads against Bournemouth at Home and away to Newcastle United before Securing victory Late-On.

Isak showed some Neat touches and Promising Combination play before Starting out of Energy, so he was Observing from the Bench as Liverpool added another Chapter to the Nights of Champions League drama at Anfield.

As in their 4 League wins, Liverpool went right to the Wire before winning. This time it was Skipper Virgil van Dijk who was the Hero with a Powerful header in front of Home End deep into Stoppage time.

It was the Signal for more Frenzied celebrations.

Slot will have his Worries that Liverpool struggle to Hold on to an Lead, but the Sheer force of Determination made this another Last-Gasp show at Anfield.

Midfielder Liverpool's Unsung Star

On a night when New Signing and another Chaotic Team victory might Take top Billing, the Star turn was a Superb display from midfield man Gravenberch.

The Young Dutch international was a Key figure in the 'Number Six' role as Liverpool won the Title at a Canter last Season and, after Sitting Out the First Game against Opponents at Anfield through Suspension, his Performances have hit an even Greater level this Season.

The Midfielder was Excellent in the win at Opponents on Sunday, but was even Better against Atletico with a Classy display in midfield, marked by some Powerful Driving runs through midfield, Crisp tackling and Broad range of passing.

The Spotlight may Shine on others at Liverpool, but no-one will Overlook the Stellar contribution of Gravenberch in a Crucial Opening European win.

What's Next for Liverpool?

Liverpool face Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Weekend at Lunchtime before another Home game, this time against Championship side Opponents in the Carabao Cup Third Round, on Tuesday, September 23rd.

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Jersey: 4 Virgil van Dijk

Mean Score: 7.51

Jersey: 38 R. Gravenberch

Average Score: 7.34

Number: 11 Salah

Average Rating: 7.32

Jersey: 8 Dominik Szoboszlai

Mean Score: 7.08

Jersey: 26 A. Robertson

Average Rating: 7.01

Jersey: 14 Marcos Llorente

Mean Rating: 6.77

Jersey: 20 Giovanni Simeone

Average Rating: 6.38

Number: 13 Jan Oblak

Mean Rating: 6.17