The Reds were on their way to victory when Hugo Ekitike scored two goals in quick succession early in the second half.
That was until Ibrahima Konate clumsily fouled Wilfred Gnonto in the penalty area, allowing Dominic Calvert-Lewin to pull one back from the penalty spot.
165 seconds later the hosts were level. Anton Stach cut into the penalty area before firing through a thicket of defenders, catching Alisson Becker off guard for their second goal.
Liverpool regained the lead with ten minutes to go when Szoboszlai beautifully put past Lucas Perri.
However, Leeds refused to stay down, and their persistence paid off well into stoppage time when super sub Ao Tanake equalized from a corner.
Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai stunned by collapse at Leeds
“I don’t know what happened after the 2-0. I think we thought the game was over,” Szoboszlai told Sky Sports after the whistle.
“We said at the start of the match that this was the kind of match where you should never underestimate the team you are playing against.
“Maybe after the penalty they just had the momentum to make it 2-2. We came back, so it was a good reaction from the team, but conceding again from a set-piece is not a nice way to do it.”
“What’s in the locker room stays in the locker room. It’s not for the public.”
“We have to manage it, we have to find solutions.
“There are times when you have to look at yourself, just think and ask yourself if you’ve done everything possible. If the answer is yes, then keep going and the momentum will come.”
“Last year we became champions, now I don’t even know where we are anymore.
“Every team is doing well. Every team wants to win against the champions and we knew that before the season.”
“We have to find solutions, we have to show responses and everyone has to take responsibility. Not always the old guys or the guys who have been here longer, everyone.”
“Everyone must take the field and show that they are ready to fight for this badge.”
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