Alexis Mac Allister fired Liverpool into a 2-1 lead against Atlético Madrid with a superb low strike in the opening minutes of the second half at Anfield.
The goal came after Rio Ngumoha skipped past Marcos Llorente with a burst of quick footwork before seeing his effort blocked. The deflection fell kindly to Mac Allister on the edge of the penalty area.
The Argentina midfielder made no mistake, driving a shot with his weaker left foot into the bottom corner to give Liverpool the advantage in their Champions League league-phase opener on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. ([uefa.com](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/players/250172672–alexis-mac-allister/?utm_source=openai))
It was a swift reward for Liverpool’s strong start to the second half, with the home side continuing the momentum they had built before the interval.
