Mac Allister’s Stunner Seals Liverpool Comeback Against Atletico Madrid
Alexis Mac Allister put contract uncertainty to one side as Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League at Anfield on Wednesday.
The Argentina midfielder struck from outside the penalty area five minutes after half-time, driving his effort beyond Jan Oblak to complete Liverpool’s recovery. It was a decisive response after Mac Allister had voiced disappointment over the absence of a fresh contract proposal before the match.
Quick facts
- Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield in the Champions League.
- Marcos Llorente scored in the 17th minute before Dominik Szoboszlai equalised on 40 minutes.
- Mac Allister scored the winner five minutes into the second half.
- Llorente now has five goals across his last three trips to Merseyside.
- It was Andoni Iraola’s first managerial victory over Diego Simeone.
- Liverpool host Fulham in the Premier League this weekend.
Atletico had taken an early advantage through Marcos Llorente, who continued an exceptional scoring record on Merseyside. Szoboszlai restored parity shortly before the interval, leaving Liverpool in position to press for a second-half winner.
Mac Allister supplied it with a powerful long-range finish. He said he generally looks to shoot when presented with that sort of opening, even though such chances do not arise regularly for him.
The midfielder said the goal mattered because it helped the team as well as adding to his own tally. He also described Liverpool as a side with the talent and determination required to achieve major targets, provided the squad remains united and proves those qualities on the pitch.
Mac Allister said he had been candid about his situation because it allowed him to play with greater freedom. He stressed that he would continue to give everything for Liverpool for as long as he remains at the club, whether that is two years, longer or less, adding that he enjoys his life at Anfield.
The result also ended Iraola’s wait for a win against Simeone. Before Wednesday’s contest, the Liverpool manager had recorded three defeats and one draw in four meetings with the Atletico coach.
Liverpool now turn back to domestic action with Fulham due at Anfield this weekend, while Mac Allister will aim to carry his Champions League impact into the Premier League fixture.
