Liverpool launched their UEFA Champions League campaign with a hard-fought comeback victory over Atlético Madrid at Anfield, winning 2-1 after falling behind on home soil.

Alexis Mac Allister delivered the decisive blow, striking an emphatic winner to seal all three points for the Reds and send a statement to the rest of Europe at the start of the competition.

The result means Liverpool begin life in this season's Champions League with maximum points, setting a confident tone as they look to go deep in the tournament.