Liverpool edge Atletico Madrid 3-2 with last-gasp Van Dijk goal

September 18, 2025 9:46 AM

Liverpool edge Atletico Madrid 3-2 with last-gasp Van Dijk goal

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed home a last-gasp goal in stoppage time to lead Arne Slot's men to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the opening game of their Champions League campaign on Wednesday at Anfield. The game appeared headed for a draw after Marcos Llorente scored twice to pull the Spaniards back into the game - before Van Dijk's header from a corner in the 92nd minute. Atletico manager Diego Simeone was sent off moments later after having to be pulled away from...

Van Dijk eyes place among Liverpool’s great captains

March 15, 2025 12:42 PM

Van Dijk eyes place among Liverpool’s great captains

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk said winning a second League Cup trophy on Sunday against Newcastle United would give him a place among the captains who had achieved great things at the Premier League club. The Dutch defender scored the winner in the 118th minute against Chelsea at Wembley last year, securing his first trophy as skipper. The 33-year-old replaced Jordan Henderson as captain in 2023 under Jurgen Klopp and has retained the armband under new manager Arne Slot. "If you were to lift th...