Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 in their opening match of the Champions League this season, thanks to goals from Robertson, Salah and Van Dijk. Van Dijk, who scored the winning goal for Liverpool, said Atletico Madrid was a difficult team to play against, but also said his teammates showed the resilience the team has possessed over the years.

Salah's free kick in the 4th minute deflected off Robertson and into the net, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead. Two minutes later, Gravenberch passed the ball into the box, where Salah, despite overcoming the defense, fired home a shot, extending Liverpool's lead to 2-0 over Atletico Madrid.

In the first half stoppage time, Laspadori's cross assisted Llorente to score, helping Atletico Madrid to tie the game 1-2. In the 81st minute of the second half, Llorente scored again to break Liverpool's goal, making the score 2-2.

In the final stages, Szoboslai took a corner kick and Van Dijk jumped up to head the ball into the goal. In the end, Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 at home.

Liverpool captain Van Dijk said in an interview, "We kept trying for the third goal, but it was not ideal after the opponent equalized the score through a deflected goal. However, we found a way again and were threatening in set pieces. I must say that the opponent was very strong, but I am very happy to contribute to the winning goal."

"Athletico Madrid are a team that never gives up and have great players who can punish us in an instant. If we're a little slow, they can take advantage of their chances. They scored before half-time and we tried to score a third in the second half, but they took confidence from the other goal. But we had to keep going and showed the resilience we've shown over the years."

Van Dijk also said, "We have proved that we have this ability many times. I am lucky to be the one who scored the winning goal, and then we have to keep moving forward. It is always good to get off to a winning start. We are facing a strong opponent at home and got 3 points."

On the other hand, Liverpool will play a Merseyside derby against Everton in the next round of the Premier League.