ESPN.com · Sep 17, 2025
Van Dijk heads Liverpool to dramatic win over Atlético Madrid
Alejandro Moreno reacts to another late win for Liverpool after a dramatic 3-2 win vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions LeagueLiverpool left it late once again as Virgil van Dijk's header in added time got them off to a winning start in the Champions League with a 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid.
In what is becoming something of a pattern this season, Arne Slot's side allowed a two-goal lead to slip before producing another dramatic finish.
For the fifth successive time, they scored a winner later than the 83rd minute with their captain heading home a corner two minutes into the additional period.
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