Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League, League Stage - 1 (Wed, 9 September 2026)
UEFA Champions League League Stage - 1 
Anfield, Liverpool
LatestBradley Barcola cramp scare eased by IraolaAndoni Iraola played down Bradley Barcola’s Anfield substitution as cramp, not injury, and said the Liverpool winger’s two clear chances are a promising Events
First half
- 17' Goal: M. Llorente assist: J. Alvarez 0-1
- Yellow card: Alexis Mac Allister 28'
- Goal: D. Szoboszlai assist: R. Araujo 1-1 40'
Second half
- Goal: A. Mac Allister assist: A. Isak 2-1 50'
- 51' Yellow card: Marc Pubill
- 59' Substitution: Lee Kang-InA. Grimaldo
- 59' Substitution: KokeA. Lookman
- Substitution: R. NgumohaJ. Frimpong 60'
- Substitution: B. BarcolaV. Munoz 60'
- Substitution: A. Mac AllisterR. Gravenberch 69'
- 73' Substitution: A. BaenaJ. David
- 77' Substitution: C. RomeroR. Le Normand
- 77' Substitution: P. BarriosM. Hjulmand
- Substitution: M. KerkezK. Tsimikas 88'
- Substitution: A. IsakL. Koumas 88'
Stats
LiverpoolAtletico Madrid
- 45% Possession 55%
- 14 Shots 9
- 5 On target 4
- 1.62 xG 0.91
- 7 Corners 5
- 11 Fouls 10
All stats
- 419 Passes 515
- 84% Pass accuracy 85%
- 3 Saves 3
- 3 Offsides 5
- 1 Yellow cards 1
Player of the match
DSD. Szoboszlai
Liverpool· 1 goalStories
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Bradley Barcola and Anthony Gordon were too expensive for Bayern München Max Eberl says Bayern wanted Bradley Barcola and Anthony Gordon but walked away because both were too expensive, with Liverpool’s £123m Barcola deal -
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Alexis Mac Allister contract row after Atletico winner Alexis Mac Allister’s winner against Atletico Madrid drew Steven Gerrard’s praise and renewed focus on Liverpool’s contract handling. -
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Bradley Barcola cramp scare eases after Liverpool’s latest update Andoni Iraola said Bradley Barcola’s exit was only cramp after the forward went off in the 60th minute. Liverpool also liked what they saw on his first start. -
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Simeone warns Atletico Madrid about the Anfield start Diego Simeone warned Atletico Madrid not to switch off at Anfield, praised Liverpool's new coach, and said Julian Alvarez can help but is unlikely to start. -
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Alexis Mac Allister contract delay leaves Liverpool midfielder sad Alexis Mac Allister says Liverpool have not offered him a new contract, admits summer exit options and says he still plans to give 100 per cent. -
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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Isak gives Anfield an edge Alexander Isak's first Liverpool brace and Cody Gakpo's early output set up Liverpool's Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. -
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Liverpool kit deal lifts annual income beyond £120m Liverpool's new Turkish Airlines deal and Adidas contract push kit income beyond £120 million a year, with Atletico Madrid next on Tuesday. -
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Dominik Szoboszlai says Liverpool need more intensity Dominik Szoboszlai says Liverpool must restore intensity under Andoni Iraola, while also revealing his preferred role and the flexibility message from the -
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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid preview: attack meets defensive wobble at Anfield Liverpool face Atletico Madrid with nine straight competitive games scored in and Atletico having conceded six second-half goals in their last three matches.
Lineups & ratings
Liverpool
4-2-3-1 Coach Andoni Iraola
1
4
9 ↓88'
10 ↓69'
33
29 ↓60'
7
6 ↓88'
5
73 ↓60'
- 23 V. Munoz for B. Barcola
- 30 J. Frimpong for R. Ngumoha
- 38 R. Gravenberch for A. Mac Allister
- 21 K. Tsimikas for M. Kerkez
- 67 L. Koumas for A. Isak
- 25
- 28
- 42
- 44
- 53
- 76
Atletico Madrid
3-5-2 Coach Diego Simeone
13
6 ↓59'
Koke
14
7 ↓59'
19
17
21 ↓77'
10 ↓73'
18
20
8 ↓77'
- 11 A. Lookman for Koke
- 22 A. Grimaldo for Lee Kang-In
- 15 J. David for A. Baena
- 23 M. Hjulmand for P. Barrios
- 24 R. Le Normand for C. Romero
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 27 J. Dominguez
- 30 D. Martinez
- 46 J. Castillo
Bench · Liverpool
- 23 V. Munoz for B. Barcola
- 30 J. Frimpong for R. Ngumoha
- 38 R. Gravenberch for A. Mac Allister
- 21 K. Tsimikas for M. Kerkez
- 67 L. Koumas for A. Isak
- 25
- 28
- 42
- 44
- 53
- 76
Bench · Atletico Madrid
- 11 A. Lookman for Koke
- 22 A. Grimaldo for Lee Kang-In
- 15 J. David for A. Baena
- 23 M. Hjulmand for P. Barrios
- 24 R. Le Normand for C. Romero
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 27 J. Dominguez
- 30 D. Martinez
- 46 J. Castillo