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Mac Allister seals Liverpool comeback in Champions League opener

Liverpool began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2–1 win over Atlético Madrid at Anfield.

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Liverpool opened their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2–1 victory over Atlético Madrid at Anfield, recovering from conceding first to secure the points.

Alexis Mac Allister scored the decisive goal, completing a comeback victory for the home side.

BBC Sport reported the result in its coverage of the Champions League fixture, while the supplied match summary confirmed Liverpool’s scoreline, venue and opening-match context.

The material does not identify Atlético Madrid’s goalscorer or provide the timing of either goal.

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