Florian Wirtz pressing display shows his growing Liverpool value
There are nights when a footballer leaves the ground without the numbers that usually drive the debate, no goal, no assist, no headline moment, and yet his contribution can still tell you plenty. That was the case with Florian Wirtz in Liverpool’s win over Atletico Madrid.
The...
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...
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.
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Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant...
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...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – Champions League Preview
Date: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
Liverpool return to Champions League action on Wednesday night as Atletico Madrid arrive at Anfield, and this feels like a significant opportunity for Andoni Iraola’s side.
After two draws from their opening two Premier League fixtures, Liverpool finally found their rhythm...
Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool Revival Gives Andoni Iraola an Early Lift
There is something deeply satisfying about seeing a player drag himself back into the fight. Cody Gakpo looked lost far too often last season, a talented footballer carrying the weight of poor form and a team going nowhere. Now, a few weeks into the new...
David Lynch Backs Florian Wirtz to Become Liverpool Player of the Season
Florian Wirtz may still be searching for complete consistency at Liverpool, but David Lynch has seen enough already to make a significant prediction about the German midfielder.
Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast following Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town,...
Richard Hughes Liverpool Legacy Could Take Years to Judge After Sporting Director Exit
Richard Hughes has left Liverpool, but judging whether his spell as sporting director was ultimately successful may prove considerably more difficult than judging the timing of his departure.
That was the assessment offered by David Lynch during his conversation with Dave Davis on...
