Virgil van Dijk expressed his delight after netting a dramatic winner in Liverpool's thrilling three-two victory over the Spanish side in the European tournament.
"It was another great continental evening here," he stated. "The team kept pushing for the win."
Despite taking the lead, the home side allowed a fortunate leveling goal in the latter stages, however displayed resilience to emerge victorious.
Match Overview
The encounter proved closely fought from the outset, with both sides creating multiple chances.
- The hosts got the scoring started early on.
- The visitors responded with determination to level.
Van Dijk commented, "It is always good to secure a victorious start playing at home against a strong team."
The Blues' Loss at Bayern Munich
Meanwhile in Champions League action, the London club experienced a defeat away against the German giants.
The result places additional strain on Thomas Tuchel's side as they aim to advance from the initial phase.
