Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the opening match of the Champions League group stage. Mac Allister, who scored the winning goal, was interviewed by ESPN Argentina after the match.

We have Alexis Mac Allister here, who scored the winning goal. He had a special press conference yesterday, and today he came on and scored the decisive goal. Alexis is right here with me. First, thank you for accepting this interview. My second question is about how you're feeling about this goal. We'll talk about the match later, but first, tell us specifically about this goal. How are you feeling right now?

Thank you very much. Of course, I'm very happy about this goal. It was a beautiful finish. For me, whenever I get into an area like this, I like to shoot and I also like to create for my teammates.

Today I was fortunate that the ball fell right to my feet. Szoboszlai played it to me at that moment; initially he wanted to run with it, so I called out to him. In the end, it was a beautiful goal. This is very important for confidence, and of course, it's also important for getting the win and for the whole team. So we'll keep pushing forward.

At what point in the first half did you start making adjustments, and from what areas? Because initially, it seemed Liverpool wanted to press Atletico Madrid high, but Atletico brought many players into midfield and kept finding space. At what point and in which aspects did you begin to adjust?

That's right, we started with a pressing approach, but unfortunately, because of how the opposition moved, we had to change that pressing style. The moment we really started adjusting was also the moment they scored, because they didn't give us much time to complete that transition. When a new manager comes in, this is normal, because you think more before doing things than you did before, right?

Hopefully, over time, everything will become much more natural. But overall, I think we played well. We played strongly and applied positive pressure. In the end, that's what we should do when playing at home. We need to make ourselves stronger here and have the fans support us as they always do. So overall, it was a good match. Of course, we also hope to keep improving.

I'm still thinking about what you just said. Because when people see the Liverpool badge and the names of these Liverpool players, it's a bit like the old "PC Fútbol" game, isn't it? As though this team had completely formed its habits and knew how to play without thinking too much. But in reality, the team still has to go through a process of adaptation and integration. The manager has changed, and now a new manager has joined the team. You started with two draws and now have two wins. After winning, doesn't training and working become more comfortable? Also, how are you gradually adapting to Arne Slot's new philosophy?

Without a doubt. Obviously, every manager is different, and each one has their own things. I said that yesterday, didn't I? There's really nothing completely new in football anymore, but still, each manager will have some details of their own, such as their pressing style and their attacking style.

There are definitely differences between managers, and we're clearly adapting to these changes. We're very happy, and we're really enjoying this process. The training intensity is very high, we're doing very well at the moment, and we have to continue working hard. But yes, that's the general idea we have. No matter how excellent your players are, and no matter what game plan you've laid out, ultimately what matters most is that everyone is thinking the same way and moving as one. That way, everything flows naturally.

We didn't win the first two matches, but actually there were many things we did very well. Of course, we also made some mistakes that need improving, but we're in that process right now. As I said earlier, we approach training sessions and matches every day with strong energy and high intensity, and we're very happy. At the same time, we also know that we have to represent this badge in the best way.

What you said at yesterday's press conference caused quite a stir in football. Did today's goal feel even more special to you because of that? Or is it just another goal?

No. Look, what I said yesterday came straight from my heart, right? I always try to be honest, so sometimes these things just come out naturally. It really helped me get some things off my chest. But I don't think this is a special goal. You see, as I said, I've always been this kind of player and person. That won't change.

So whether I play well or poorly today, it won't change how I feel, just as it won't change what happened before, or what's going on behind the scenes. As I said, as long as I'm here, whether it's two more years, longer than two years, or leaving earlier, until my last day here, I will give everything for this club, because I really love being here.

I know very well that this is one of the best clubs in the world. So I just live well each day, and I'm happy every day. Of course, that situation affected me somewhat. The reason I said those things was simply because they kept asking me about the future at that moment.

Did anyone try to sneak a look at your good luck charm?

Yes, yes. I was actually quite surprised that I had brought that with me. I don't know, I just tucked it into my shorts at the time, and then it fell out. I think someone picked it up.

Julian was right there looking, wasn't he?

Oh yes, Julian wanted to sneak a peek, but I hid it a bit.

But it's nothing really, there's nothing too complicated inside. After all, as I said before, there's nothing really new in football anymore.

Thank you, Alexis.

Thank you very much.

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