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The Reds Delivered Yet Another Dramatic Late Turnaround as they Opened their Champions League Journey with a Victory over Spanish Opponents at Their Home Ground.

Alexander Isak Made his Eagerly Awaited Liverpool Introduction but it Looked as though The Manager's side would be Disappointed as Atletico Came from Two Goals down to Level, only for Virgil van Dijk to Nod a Stoppage Time Winner.

It was an Proven Star Player rather than The Team's New Faces who Delivered the Inspiration, with Mohamed Salah Key as the English Champions went Two Goals up inside Six minutes.

The Winger's Set-Piece took a Decisive Touch off Left-Back to Wrong-Foot Atletico Goalkeeper Shot-Stopper after 4 minutes, before the Egyptian Finished off an Combination with Midfielder by Sliding home a Smooth Finish.

Atletico Got one back in Opening Period Added Time when Midfielder Poked a Driven shot under Keeper Brazilian Keeper as The Home Team Claimed for An Offside.

The Fatigued Isak was Substituted after Fifty-Eight minutes as Liverpool continued to Control and The Forward should have Scored a Third Goal, only to Strike the Post in front of The Kop following Good work by Florian Wirtz.

Llorente, who Netted Two Goals when His Team won a European Last-16 game at This Venue in March 2020, Did the Trick with a Volley that Ricocheted off Alexis Mac Allister Nine minutes from time.

Liverpool were not to be Denied though and, as in their 4 Premier League wins this Season, they Pulled it Once More with the Clock running down as Van Dijk Leaped to Head home a Set-Piece in front of a Ecstatic Kop.

In the Chaos that Ensued, Atletico coach Manager was Given a Dismissal after Seeming to get Involved in an Incident with Supporters behind his Technical Area.

Team Analysis: Isak Experiences Electric Home Atmosphere

Alexander Isak got a Sample of the Attacking Wealth he will be Playing by at Home, as Liverpool were Two Goals ahead before he even got his Initial touch in the Famous Liverpool shirt.

Full-Back and Forward put The Side in Command before a Characteristically Stubborn Atletico, albeit not the European Force they Previously were, Cling on by their Nails to move within Sight of an Surprising point with Two goals from Spanish midfielder Marcos Llorente.

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

The Attacker showed some Skillful touches and Promising Link play before Running out of Energy, so he was Watching from the Sidelines as His Team added another Chapter to the Nights of European drama at Anfield.

As in their 4 Premier League wins, The Club went right to the Wire before winning. This time it was Skipper Van Dijk who was the Match-Winner with a Towering header in front of The Kop deep into Injury time.

It was the Cue for more Wild celebrations.

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

Midfielder The Club's Unsung Star

On a night when Isak and another Dramatic Liverpool victory might Take top Headlines, the Star turn was a Magnificent display from midfield man Gravenberch.

The Young Dutch international was a Crucial figure in the 'Defensive Midfield' role as Liverpool won the Premier League at a Canter last Season and, after Missing the Opener against Opponents at Anfield through Suspension, his Displays have hit an even Greater level this Term.

The Midfielder was Excellent in the win at Burnley on Weekend, but was even More Impressive against Atletico with a Rolls-Royce display in midfield, marked by some Powerful Driving runs through midfield, Crisp tackling and Wide range of passing.

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

Upcoming Fixtures for The Reds?

Liverpool face Local Rivals in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Weekend at 12:30 BST before another Home game, this time against Championship side Southampton in the League Cup Early Stage, on Midweek, September 23rd.

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Jersey: 4 V. van Dijk

Mean Score: 7.51

Number: 38 R. Gravenberch

Average Rating: 7.34

Number: 11 Mohamed Salah

Mean Score: 7.32

Jersey: 8 Dominik Szoboszlai

Mean Score: 7.08

Number: 26 A. Robertson

Average Rating: 7.01

Jersey: 14 Marcos Llorente

Average Score: 6.77

Number: 20 G. Simeone

Mean Score: 6.38

Jersey: 13 Jan Oblak

Average Rating: 6.17