Liverpool's Salah Wins It with a Penalty in Madrid
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Liverpool Qualifies for Last-16 of Champions League with Group B Victory
In a thrilling match at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Liverpool secured a 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, securing their qualification for the last-16 of the Champions League and guaranteeing top spot in Group B.
Liverpool took an early lead through Sadio Mane in the eighth minute, but Antoine Griezmann equalized for Atletico just before the half-hour mark. Mohamed Salah restored Liverpool's lead in the 53rd minute, but Joao Felix netted a stunning equalizer for Atletico in the 78th minute.
In the dying minutes of the match, Liverpool was awarded a penalty after Diogo Jota was brought down in the box. Salah stepped up and confidently converted the spot-kick to earn Liverpool all three points.
The victory was a significant achievement for Liverpool, who are looking to defend their Champions League title this season. It also gives them a strong advantage heading into the knockout stages of the competition.
For Atletico Madrid, the defeat was a disappointing result, but they still have a chance to qualify for the Europa League knockout stages by finishing third in Group B.
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