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Alexis Mac Allister reacts to Liverpool’s ‘very pleasing’ win over Atletico Madrid

Alexis Mac Allister drives Liverpool comeback as Atletico Madrid beaten at Anfield Anfield demanded a response and Liverpool gave it. That is always the starting point on European nights, and against Atletico Madrid it mattered. Falling behind early could have left the place edgy, but Andoni Iraola’s side kept their heads, trusted their football and...

Andoni Iraola says he must ‘take the blame’ for one thing in Liverpool’s win over Atletico Madrid

Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Andoni Iraola Praises Character in Champions League Comeback Liverpool got the result. More importantly, they got it the hard way. A 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener told a familiar story of this early Iraola era, a side forced to solve problems in real time, a side that...

Liverpool 2–1 Atletico Madrid: Another Step Forward for Iraola’s Reds

Liverpool 2–1 Atletico Madrid – Champions League Post-Match Report By Steven Smith After Liverpool’s return to Champions League action ended with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Atletico Madrid, Andoni Iraola’s side can take plenty of encouragement from a performance that demanded real character. This was certainly not straightforward. Liverpool found themselves up against a ferocious Atletico side that...

Jérémy Jacquet Shines on the Biggest Stage to Earn Liverpool Man of the Match

Liverpool 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid - CL Man of the Match Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – Man of the Match Jérémy Jacquet This young defender was very good and never looked rattled on the biggest stage against a ferocious opponent. Jérémy Jacquet continues to impress, and this performance against Atlético Madrid was perhaps his biggest statement yet...

Liverpool Beat Atletico Madrid as Iraola’s Reds Build Real Momentum

Liverpool 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid - CL Player Ratings The Champions League return saw the Reds host Diego Simeone and his ferocious Atletico Madrid side, and the opening round of games in this year's European Cup began with an explosion on Merseyside. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. https://twitter.com/championsleague/status/2097791446673666300?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Alisson Becker - 7.0 The giant...

Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Mac Allister Stunner Seals Champions League Win

Liverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister producing the decisive moment in front of the Kop. The Argentine midfielder struck emphatically from outside the penalty area after Dominik Szoboszlai had cancelled out Marcos Llorente’s opener, giving Andoni Iraola his first home victory...

Former reds criticised for Champions League performances

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones under scrutiny after Real Madrid vs Inter Milan clash There was something undeniably striking about seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones meet on opposite sides of a Champions League tie. Two lads shaped by Liverpool, born within a few miles of one another, schooled in the same academy values, now...

David Ornstein names strong contender for Liverpool role

Julian Ward ‘Stands a Really Good Chance’ as Liverpool Sporting Director Search Takes Shape Liverpool’s search for a new sporting director has inevitably produced a familiar name, Julian Ward. Speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, David Ornstein offered an intriguing update on Liverpool’s plans following Richard Hughes’ departure for Al Hilal, explaining that the process is...

Liverpool Starting XI vs Atletico Madrid: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Liverpool team news vs Atletico: predicted line-up as Frimpong eyes European recall Liverpool begin their Champions League campaign with a selection question that reaches beyond who starts against Atletico Madrid. For a side adapting to Iraola’s demands, Wednesday’s meeting at Anfield offers an early examination of how effectively fresh legs can complement growing partnerships. The match...

FSG employee hailed genius has to be retained regardless of Liverpool appointment

Hughes Successor Ready Made In House? Liverpool’s search for a new sporting director inevitably encourages a discussion about promotion. Find the smartest person within the building, give them greater responsibility and allow them to climb. Pedro Marques presents Liverpool with a rather different question. What happens when somebody is already regarded as exceptional at precisely the...