Anfield exploded in the 92nd minute, when Captain Liverpool Virgil van Dijk grew the highest to head home the last winner and finish the dramatic victory of 3-2 over the athletico Madrid in the Reds Champions League. After the night of early fireworks and tense twists, Van Dijk was the goal of the perfect exclamation mark in the evening rounds on the mountain track.
Liverpool was looking for a comfortable night after racing on 2-0 leadership in six minutes. However, Athletico fought back through Marcos Llorente, who scored twice, kept visitors in rivalry and evoked the memories of his heroism until 2020. It was Van Dijk towering the corner, which finally leaned in balance, while Athletico Boss Diego Simeone was sent a moment later.
Reds storms from blocks
Liverpool was looking for a comfortable night after racing on 2-0 leadership in six minutes. Andy Robertson opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Salah bounced a free kick and defeated Jan Obak. Two minutes later, Muhammad Salah doubled the advantage with a neat solo running around three defenders and slid the ball neatly into the far corner.
Athletico refused to fold. Marcos Llorente pulled out one back just before half -time and then scored a stunning, diverted volley at the 81th minute to equalize the score, gave memories of his double blow in Anfield in 2020. winners.
Alexander Isak, 125 million Liverpool records, debuted and fired two early shots to the goal, but couldn’t convert himself. Despite the nervous moments, they created Reds compared to 10 Athletico 20 Shots, as evidenced by their attacking threat even at night, when completion does not always correspond to the intention.
Bayern and Kane shine under the company
Harry Kane wore a master class when Bayern Munich defeated Chelsea 3-1 in his Opener of the Champions League under the new coach Vincent Company. Trevoh Chalobah’s own goal in the 20th minute gave Bayern the early leadership and Kane’s punishment in the 27th minute doubled the advantage. Chelsea pulled out one back almost immediately through Cole Palmer and kept the match competitive, but Kane’s second blow in the 63rd minute.
Bayern’s victory extended their unsurpassed run in all competitions and emphasized the immediate impact of the company on the team. Kane’s strut also strengthened its status by one of the European elite attackers and joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar as one of the few players who scored 20+ Champions League goals for two clubs. Meanwhile, Chelsea tasted the defeat for the first time this season and showed challenges facing under pressure in Europe.
Inter Milan will get out of the brand
Inter Milan launched a campaign of the Champions League with a solid 2-0 V Ajax victory. Marcus Thuram scored both goals from the corners of Hakan Calhanoglu and showed air accuracy and timing. Interova attackers earned on defensive lunges Ajax and transformed the opportunities of set-piece into decisive moments.
The victory was particularly important for Inter after the uneven running in Serie A. Defensive solidity, clinical completion and calm under pressure allowed the Italian side to control the game and Ajax tried to break through. Victory provides dynamics and confidence because the Inter looks like a serious run in this season.
Late drama elsewhere
The point¸/Glimt withdrew the dramatic 2-2 draws in Slavia Prague, while Sondre Brunstad Fet scored in the 90th minute to save the point. Meanwhile, Olympiakos were held 0-0 at home with a ten-member pafos, who heroically defended, although in the 26th minute he lost Bruno to the second reservation.
It was the night of contrasting wealth on the whole continent: late winners, dominant performances and durable draws set the tone of what promises to be another unforgettable group of Champions League
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
September 18, 2025
