LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Little over 24 hours on from talking the talk, Mac Allister walked the walk and scored a thunderous goal to help Liverpool to a pleasing win over Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, giving new manager Andoni Iraola a winning start in Europe's top competition. Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Arsenal also opened their campaigns with victories as the tournament's leading clubs got off the mark.
Playing time has been scarce for Johnny Cardoso to start the new season at Atlético Madrid. He had played a big role during Atlético’s run in the 2026 UEFA Champions League semifinals, the furthest an American had played since Christian Pulisic won the 2021 Champions League with Chelsea, but he did not get off the bench in its 2-1 […] The post Americans Abroad: Competition fierce for Cardoso in Atlético midfield appeared first on Soccer America.
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