The Guardian Football reported that Alexis Mac Allister inspired Liverpool’s comeback win over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, settling the contest with a match-winning strike at Anfield. The midfielder had spoken before kick-off about feeling overlooked for a new contract, but responded with a decisive performance on the pitch.
Atlético had taken the lead through Marcos Llorente, leaving Liverpool to chase the game before Mac Allister’s effort swung it back. The report said Liverpool improved after a slow start and used the second half to regain control, with the win extending Atlético’s poor run against English sides in the competition’s league phase.