Trent Alexander-Arnold Produces Sensational Assist For Diogo Jota Goal In Liverpool Vs Atletico Madrid

The Reds welcomed the defending champions of Spain to Anfield on Wednesday night for their Group B Champions League clash.

And Liverpool made the breakthrough in the 13th minute after Trent picked out Jota with an exquisite cross from the right-hand side.

Jordan Henderson played the ball into the path of an unmarked Trent, whose first-time cross caught out the Atletico defence by complete surprise.

Jota waited for the ball to arrive from three yards out before he fired a header past Jan Oblak from an unmarked position.

“Another day, another assist for Trent,” one fan tweeted.

Someone else posted: “Another brilliant assist for Trent.”

While a third Twitter user wrote: “Obviously not just saying it because of that assist there, but it baffles me that some people don’t think Trent is the best RB [in the world].”

And a fourth added: “The numbers alone are impressive, but it’s the quality of Trent’s assists that set him apart from the rest.”

Trent ensured Liverpool went into half-time with the lead after setting up teammate Sadio Mane, who slid the ball past Oblak from close range.

As things currently stand, Liverpool are top of Group B with 12 points and are seven points clear of second-place Porto.

Atletico, who lost 3-2 to Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano last month, are in third place and are one point behind Porto.

Liverpool lead 10-men Atletico 2-0 at Anfield going into half-time.

Full-time result: Liverpool have booked their place in the Champions League round of 16 after their 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.