Andoni Iraola provides Bradley Barcola update on Bradley Barcola ahead of Atletico Madrid
Andoni Iraola has offered an encouraging update on Liverpool summer signing Bradley Barcola ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid at Anfield.
For Iraola, this is where the serious stuff begins. His first Champions League match as Liverpool head coach comes...
Alexis Mac Allister reveals Liverpool contract uncertainty ahead of Atletico Madrid clash
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign begins at Anfield on Wednesday, with Atletico Madrid providing an immediate test for Andoni Iraola and a squad still adjusting to life under their new head coach.
Iraola arrives at his first European fixture with some momentum. Liverpool’s 2-0 victory...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Threats, Tensions and the Test Waiting at Anfield
There is history here, and not the cosy kind. Liverpool and Atletico Madrid have crossed paths often enough for the edge to remain sharp, for the memories to come back quickly, and for everyone inside Anfield to understand what sort of night this...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Anfield Awaits After Atletico Injury Setback
Liverpool go into Wednesday night’s Champions League opener with a useful edge before a ball is kicked. Atletico Madrid are expected to arrive at Anfield without two forward options, and while Diego Simeone still has enough experience and bite in his squad, that matters.
This fixture...
Bradley Barcola Debut Gives Liverpool the Pace They Were Missing
Liverpool won 2-1 at Ipswich Town on Friday, but the wider point sat beyond the scoreline. Bradley Barcola made his first appearance and, in half an hour, gave a clear indication of why Liverpool paid north of £120m to bring him in.
Andoni Iraola resisted the...
Liverpool Beat Ipswich 2-0 as Isak and Araujo Set Tone for Iraola’s First Win
Andoni Iraola has his first win as Liverpool head coach. It came without fuss, and largely inside the first 10 minutes.
Alexander Isak scored twice away at Ipswich on Friday night, both created by Cody Gakpo, and that was enough for a...
Liverpool Champions League Squad Confirmed as Chiesa and Endo Miss Out
Liverpool have named their squad for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, and there is no point dressing it up, two senior players have been left behind. Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo are not in Andoni Iraola’s List A squad, which means they are...
Liverpool discover demanding European schedule
Andoni Iraola has spoken of his pride and anticipation after Liverpool discovered their eight opponents for the league phase of the Champions League.
The draw in Monaco presented Liverpool with a varied collection of challenges, combining prestigious European names with several potentially awkward assignments away from Anfield. Atletico Madrid, FC Porto,...
Liverpool Champions League Draw 2026 Sets Up Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid Tests
Europe always tells the truth. It strips away the noise, asks hard questions and demands proper answers. Liverpool are back in the Champions League league phase and the draw has offered intrigue, jeopardy and a fair bit of glamour.
Andoni Iraola’s side will...
Champions League Draw: Liverpool's League Phase Opponents Confirmed
Liverpool come into the new season with renewed optimism under head coach Andoni Iraola.
Despite their domestic struggles, the Reds still enoyed a solid run in the Champions League with victories over the likes of Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
However, they were knocked out by eventual winners Paris...
