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.
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below…
1. Irons keen on Bayo
West Ham United are looking to sign a goalscorer before the transfer window closes and they are thought to be keen on the Clermont forward Mohamed Bayo. (Le10Sport) (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK
2. Albion try again for Nunez
Brighton are making another attempt to sign Darwin Nunez from Benfica, and could have a deal done for around £21.4m. (O Jogo) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA
3. Toon set to miss out on Evander
David Beckham’s Inter Miami are ‘confident’ of beating Newcastle United to the signing of skilful Brazilian, Evander. (The Sun) (Photo by BO AMSTRUP/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: BO AMSTRUP
4. Salah in contract talks
Liverpool have opened talks with forward Mohamed Salah over a new contract, manager Jurgen Klopp said. (ESPN) (Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
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