Liverpool 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid - CL Player Ratings
The Champions League’s return heralded a wonderful encounter between two European heavyweights, as Anfield welcomed a dangerous opponent.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was unlucky for the first-half goal conceded as he was largely unsighted
After the...
Florian Wirtz and Liverpool’s Tactical Puzzle
Few transfers in recent memory have generated the same mixture of anticipation and scrutiny as Florian Wirtz joining Liverpool. His arrival promised creativity and vision, yet after three Premier League matches without a goal or assist, the debate around his adaptation is already in full swing. On the PanenkaLFC...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – UEFA Champions League Preview
Date: Wednesday, 17th September 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Liverpool’s return to Champions League action comes under the Anfield lights, with Arne Slot’s side hosting Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in the opening fixture of the revamped opening stage of the European Cup. For the reigning Premier League champions,...
Hillsborough Law Should Never Have Been Needed
This fight took decades, but the families never gave up. Now the truth must be protected by law.
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Long overdue progress
When I first read through the Hillsborough Law...
Michael Edwards: The Kingpin of Liverpool’s New Era
The news that John Henry and Fenway Sports Group are set to reward Michael Edwards with a new long-term contract feels like the natural next step in Liverpool’s evolution. Edwards’ return in June 2024 already looks like the defining executive move of the modern era, bridging the...
Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool – Premier League Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to maintain their perfect start to the season after the international break, a trip to Turf Moor was always likely to be a test of patience more than anything else. Burnley, as expected, parked themselves into a rigid low block, challenging Arne Slot’s...
Robertson urges patience with Kerkez as Burnley setback sparks debate
Kerkez facing testing adaptation period
Milos Kerkez’s Liverpool career has begun in difficult circumstances, with the young left-back enduring a challenging start following his summer move. His dismissal after 38 minutes against Burnley – withdrawn as a precaution to avoid a possible red card – highlighted...
Mohamed Salah’s Early Season Form Under Arne Slot
Liverpool’s start to the Premier League season under Arne Slot has been perfect. Four wins from four, including a tough away victory at Burnley, have reinforced the belief that the Dutchman’s arrival has injected renewed focus and clarity into the squad. Yet, within this perfect start, one...
Atletico Madrid Injury Worry Adds Intrigue to Liverpool Champions League Clash
Atletico’s Setback Ahead of Anfield
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign begins on Wednesday night at Anfield and the build-up has been given added intrigue after Atletico Madrid suffered an injury scare. According to the Echo, forward Julian Alvarez was substituted at half-time during their La Liga...
Mo Salah Faces Huge Saudi Arabia Decision as Liverpool Future Questioned
Salah’s Legacy and Liverpool’s Dilemma
Nine years of Mohamed Salah in a Liverpool shirt have defined an era. The Egyptian has been a goalscoring phenomenon, turning from a Premier League reject into one of the finest players in the league’s history. From the moment he...
