Liverpool Host Atletico Madrid as Champions League Campaign Begins
Liverpool welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield on Wednesday, September 9, in their opening match of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season. The Reds will look to build on their 2-0 win over Ipswich Town after an unconvincing start under new coach Andoni Iraola. Atletico arrive in England after mixed early-season results, including wins over Malaga and Sevilla, a draw with Villarreal, and a 3-0 defeat to Athletic Club. Liverpool have won four of their nine previous meetings with Atletico, while the Spanish side have won three. Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak are expected to lead Liverpool’s attacking threat, while Alex Baena and Giuliano Simeone could be key for Atletico. Liverpool have several injury concerns, while Atletico will be without Alexander Sorloth and must decide whether Julian Alvarez starts.
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