Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid at Anfield in the opening match of their Champions League campaign with Ronald Araujo playing a key part
Ronald Araujo during a Liverpool game
Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo has sent a three-word message after the win over Atletico Madrid.(Image: (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images))
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New Liverpool signing Ronald Araujo has shown he understands just how big a club the Reds are after the win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, saying his new side are a 'big team like Barca.'
The Uruguayan picked up a spectacular assist that sparked Liverpool's comeback against Atletico at Anfield, with a deft little backheel into Dominik Szoboszlai's path, who poked the ball into the bottom corner past Jan Oblak.
Alexic Mac Allister found the back of the net in the second half to given Andoni Iraola's side an impressive start to the league phase of the competition.
Speaking after the game, about his move to Liverpool he told Spanish broadcaster Movistar: "It's a big team like Barca. You have to give your best and there are high expectations.
"I'm happy and working hard. I'm eager to give my all and be myself."
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When asked about his part in Liverpool's equaliser, he said: "It was a nice shot, a good opportunity inside the box. I was lucky it went between the centre-backs.
"I'm very happy and very pleased to be able to help the team."
Ronald Araujo durng a Liverpool match
Ronald Araujo impressed again for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League(Image: (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images))
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Liverpool boss, Iraola, has been left impressed by Araujo's early performances since his move from Barcelona.
Speaking after the win over Atleti, he said: "I think he (Araujo) has been very, very good. The other day and he has been, I would say, even better today.
"He is defending really well his side and also sometimes, because he is a centre-back, we underrate his offensive side.
"He gives a great assist for Dominik Szoboszlai. He has made a couple of very good surges from his position.
"I am very happy with him. He has come with a willingness to show he belongs to this level and I hope we can keep him there because he is in a lovely place."
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