More noteworthy, however, was the capacity crowd that finally returned to the Whites’ famous home for the first time since March 2020 as Marcelo Bielsa's side played out a 2-2 draw with Rafa Benitez’s men.
The point got Leeds up and running for the new season following last weekend's 5-1 defeat at Manchester United and talisman Kalvin Phillips said there was plenty more in the locker, particularly with supporters now back in full.
"It’s been amazing having the crowd back," Phillips told Premier League Productions.
"The fans showed how much they’ve missed us and we've really missed them.
"Having a full crowd is like an extra man.
“We're disappointed not to take the three points, after a great finish from Raphinha.
"We all know what kind of player he is and to put it in the bottom corner first time like that was great.
“It wasn’t the best of us today. It’s early in the season, and I feel like, especially me, could be a lot fitter and a lot stronger.
"Every team will create chances against us. We probably could have done better in the goals that they scored."
An attendance of 36,293 saw the Whites fall behind in the 30th minute to a Dominic Calvert-Lewin penalty but Mateusz Klich equalised four minutes before the break.
Everton went back ahead five minutes after the interval when Demarai Gray squeezed home a shot, but Leeds hit back for a second time when Raphinha rifled home a fierce finish with 18 minutes left.
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"It’s been amazing having the crowd back," Phillips told Premier League Productions.
5. Hasenhuttl promises new defender
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has promised a new centre-back will join the club before the close of the transfer window. (Independent) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)
Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
6. Brugge sign Lang replacement
Club Brugge completed a double swoop fpor attacking midfielder Owen Otasowie from Wolves and Roma winger Ruben Providence, who might come in as a direct replacement for Noa Lang, on Friday. There have been contrasting reports over whether or not Leeds United are trying to sign the attacker. (Official announcement) (Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
Photo: BRUNO FAHY
7. Everton launch big Correa bid
Everton have tabled a £30m offer to sign Lazio forward Joaquin Correa this month. (Alfredo Pedulla) (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)
Photo: Marco Rosi - SS Lazio
8. Cunha close to Madrid move
Leeds United will have to move quickly if they wish to sign Matheus Cunha, with a move to Atlético Madrid becoming ‘increasingly likely’. (Bild) (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Photo: Alexander Hassenstein