Mac Allister's long-range strike seals Liverpool's 2-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid

Just one day after publicly expressing disappointment over not receiving a contract extension, Alexis Mac Allister responded with a match-winning goal. In Wednesday's Champions League home match against Atletico Madrid, he scored a long-range strike from outside the penalty area to help Liverpool complete a 2-1 comeback victory. From disappointment to goal, only one day apart At the pre-match press conference, Mac Allister revealed that the club had informed him it was currently unable to offer him a new contract. The news made his future uncertain. Five minutes into the second half, he unleashed a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that flew into the corner of the net, beating Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak. After scoring, he ran toward the home supporters' stand to celebrate, a stark contrast to his subdued tone before the match. Trailing, equalising, and completing the comeback Atletico took the lead in the 17th minute through Marcos Llorente. It was Llorente's fifth goal in his last three away appearances on Merseyside. Before the 2020 pandemic lockdown, he had scored twice against Liverpool and helped Atletico eliminate Liverpool, who were the defending champions at the time. Dominik Szoboszlai equalised in the 40th minute, before Mac Allister scored the winning goal. Contract until 2028 Mac Allister's contract with Liverpool runs until 2028, so the club does not face urgent pressure regarding a renewal. However, his long-range strike five minutes into the second half once again reminded the outside world of his ability.