"On each occasion, however, Liverpool have pulled back from the brink to win. Such is the sheer force of will in Slot's side, as well as the power of Anfield on Champions League nights, that there was almost an inevitability about Virgil van Dijk's towering header deep into stoppage time that enabled Liverpool to open their Champions League with victory."
"The Dutchman's 93rd-minute winner was the fourth goal Liverpool have scored in the 90th minute or later across all competitions this season. Slot was able to celebrate wildly in his technical area once more, as he has done as Liverpool have won all their games this season in the last 10 minutes and into stoppage time, but even in triumph he must wish that Liverpool would not leave him and their fans knee-deep in chewed fingernails before they can celebrate."
Arne Slot celebrated his 47th birthday as Liverpool secured a dramatic Champions League win thanks to Virgil van Dijk's 93rd-minute header. Liverpool surrendered 2-0 leads this season against Bournemouth, Newcastle and Atletico Madrid but recovered to win each time. The team has scored four goals in the 90th minute or later across all competitions, and six of eight second-half goals have arrived from the 88th minute onwards. Liverpool have claimed all wins this season in the last ten minutes or stoppage time, a pattern that underlines attacking resilience but also growing concern over late-career defensive carelessness.
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