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Liverpool's 2-1 victory was deserved despite Atletico Madrid's 55% possession advantage, as the hosts converted their higher-quality chances (1.9 xG vs 1.2 xG estimated). Though Atletico struck first through Marcos Llorente's 17th-minute finish, Liverpool's midfield dominance told - they created twice as many shots inside the box (12 vs 4) and forced seven corners to Atletico's five. Dominik Szoboszlai's 40th-minute equaliser and Alexis Mac Allister's 50th-minute winner both came from central areas, capitalising on Atletico's defensive gaps after turnovers.

The hosts were more efficient in front of goal, hitting five shots on target from 14 attempts (35.7% accuracy) compared to Atletico's four from nine (44.4%). However, Liverpool's superior chance quality - evidenced by their 12 shots inside Atletico's penalty area - proved decisive. The key stat: Liverpool generated 1.2 expected goals from open play compared to Atletico's 0.8, underlining their superior cutting edge in the final third.