Liverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but what did the performance tell us about their prospects in Europe this season?
On Euro Incision, Nina and Guy dissect a fascinating night under the Anfield lights as Liverpool found a way past Diego Simeone's Atletico and gave Andoni Iraola his first Champions League victory as Reds boss.
From Liverpool's tactical adjustments and midfield battle to the individual performances that made the difference, Nina and Guy assess where the game was won and lost, what Atletico exposed and why there are encouraging signs for Liverpool despite areas still needing improvement.
Plus, what does this opening victory tell us about Liverpool's place among Europe's leading contenders — and how far can Iraola's side realistically go in this season's Champions League?
Dave Davis is joined by David lynch to discuss:
• Atletico win, anfield alive with it and Szob trade off, plus Barcola has star quality
• Mac fine to speak on contracts, Camara could be Jan 2027, but Kone and Scott being considered
• Ward could be longer term if appointed SD despite Bhatia concerns and Fulham hopefully three points
Dave Davis looks at all the Liverpool FC latest with focus on
- Victory over Atletico, Macca looking like old self, Jacquet and Araujo brilliant, plus don’t sleep on Wirtz
- Hughes PR piece was absolute BS, plus hope injuries not too bad for Fulham Saturday
On the latest RAW Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman reflect on a great start to Andoni Iraola’s first CL campaign with a 2-1 win over Atleti.
Gags Tandon and Lola Katz Roberts run through their Liverpool player ratings after the 2-1 Champions League win over Atlético Madrid at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister takes centre stage after his match-winning goal, while Ronald Araujo, Virgil van Dijk and Jeremy Jacquet all earn praise. There is also plenty of debate over Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Milos Kerkez and Ryan Gravenberch
Andoni Iraola reflects on Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid at Anfield, discussing the comeback, key individual performances, Bradley Barcola’s fitness and the areas his side can still improve despite another encouraging result.
