Szoboszlai's strike levels the Champions League tie at Anfield

On 9 September 2026, Liverpool restored parity at Anfield after Marcos Llorente gave Atletico Madrid the lead, with Dominik Szoboszlai netting the equaliser following a swift combination with Ronald Araujo. The win marked the Reds’ comeback in the opening UEFA Champions League fixture.

Szoboszlai’s equaliser and Liverpool’s resurgence

Marcos Llorente opened the scoring, putting Atletico Madrid ahead early in the Ligue des Champions UEFA encounter. The Reds responded immediately, pressing high and seeking a breakthrough.

Ronald Araujo recovered the ball at the edge of the penalty area and linked up with Dominik Szoboszlai, whose finish beat the Athletico goalkeeper to restore balance.

Alexis Mac Allister then delivered an emphatic winner, completing a 2‑1 comeback for Liverpool and sealing the victory.

The match ended 2‑1 to Liverpool, giving the Reds three points from the first day of the Champions League campaign.

Les Reds celebrated the turnaround in front of a packed Anfield crowd, the atmosphere reignited after the early setback.

Mais the triumph underlines Liverpool’s intent to compete strongly in Europe this season.