Liverpool’s Late-Game Surge: Nearly 30% of Goals Scored After 90 Minutes in the Premier League

Liverpool defeated Atlético Madrid in their UEFA Champions League opener, scoring the winning goal in the 90+2 minute. This marked another match where they secured victory with a late goal.

Details: Opta reports that 29% of all goals scored after the 90th minute in Premier League matches this season have come from Liverpool. The team has already won five games this season with late goals.

Liverpool played their 418th match in major European competitions, and for the first time ever, their starting lineup included no English players.

It’s also noteworthy that after Liverpool’s third goal in the 90+2 minute, Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone nearly had a confrontation with a supporter of the English club.

Reminder: Mohamed Salah has set another Champions League record for an English club.