Champions League

Atletico Madrid confirm Julian Alvarez decision ahead of Liverpool clash

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Julian Alvarez Included for Champions League Clash Julian Alvarez will be at Anfield on Wednesday night, and that matters. Whatever noise surrounds him in Madrid, Atletico are a better side when he is available, especially in the Champions League. The Argentina forward has become a deeply unpopular figure with sections of Atletico...

Match Preview: Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in Champions League Opener

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...

Journalist: Liverpool legend set to be named in Ballon d’Or nominations

Sadio Mane set to be named among 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees Sadio Mane is reportedly set to return to the Ballon d'Or conversation, with the former Liverpool forward expected to feature among the 30 nominees for the 2026 award. According to GiveMeSport’s Sam Cohen, Mane and Julián Quiñones are set to be included on the shortlist....

Andoni Iraola drops Bradley Barcola hint ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Atletico Madrid

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 drops Liverpool contract bombshell – “I’m very sad”

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...

Opposition Report: What to expect from Atletico Madrid against Liverpool

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 injury latest: Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and more

Liverpool Injury Update: Joe Gomez Near Return as Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leoni Progress Liverpool have finally got a win on the board under Andoni Iraola, beating Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road with Alexander Isak scoring both goals. Useful, professional, no drama. Now attention shifts to availability, because the fixture list does not slow down...

Atletico Madrid dealt double blow ahead of Liverpool clash

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...

New boss discussions crucial in Liverpool star exit

Curtis Jones Opens Up on Inter Milan Move After £30m Liverpool Exit Curtis Jones has offered fresh detail on why he chose to leave Liverpool for Inter Milan this summer, with the midfielder making clear that the project presented to him in Italy played a decisive role in the move. The 25-year-old academy graduate ended a...

9/10 duels won: New Liverpool signing shines in Ipswich Town victory

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...