And more brilliance from Mohamed Salah, whose brace in Liverpool’s 3-2 win saw him become the first Liverpool player in history to score in nine consecutive matches. Let’s return to Tuesday at the Wanda because it had absolutely everything: chaos, control, coolness, fire, rage, narrative, and two opposing footballing ideologies. This week’s thrilling match days were a reminder that the current format is actually really good, all things considered, which makes it a bit sad that it will soon change for reasons that have little to do with improving the quality of the games. You may be wondering when the angst comes in, and I’ll tell you: This Champions League era is entering its late stages, as the format is set to change for the 2024-25 season. I watched the game alone, displaying multiple “ Oh shit” faces to absolutely no one. It was easy to see that Atlético Madrid–Liverpool was becoming an instant classic. That’s what we do, right? Or at least that’s what I did on Tuesday night when Antoine Griezmann scored the fourth goal 34 minutes into an electrifying Champions League group-stage match at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. Maybe it’s because I’m a geriatric millennial that makes it pretty much impossible for me to enjoy anything anymore without worrying about the surrounding context.
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