Alexis Mac Allister scored the winning goal in Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, delivering a powerful performance from outside the box shortly after discussing his contract situation with the club. The Argentina international joined Liverpool in 2023.
Mac Allister's contract with Liverpool extends until 2028, alleviating immediate pressure for a renewal. However, his goal five minutes into the second half served as a potent reminder of his abilities. He fired a shot into the corner of the net, beyond the reach of Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
Atletico Madrid had taken an early lead in the 17th minute with a goal from Marcos Llorente, who has a notable scoring record at Anfield. Llorente had previously scored twice in Atletico's elimination of Liverpool from the tournament prior to the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Dominik Szoboszlai equalized for Liverpool in the 40th minute before Mac Allister's decisive strike.
Reporting by The Associated Press.