Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones under scrutiny after Real Madrid vs Inter Milan clash
There was something undeniably striking about seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones meet on opposite sides of a Champions League tie. Two lads shaped by Liverpool, born within a few miles of one another, schooled in the same academy values, now...
Liverpool team news vs Atletico: predicted line-up as Frimpong eyes European recall
Liverpool begin their Champions League campaign with a selection question that reaches beyond who starts against Atletico Madrid. For a side adapting to Iraola’s demands, Wednesday’s meeting at Anfield offers an early examination of how effectively fresh legs can complement growing partnerships.
The match...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Diego Simeone Fires Anfield Warning Ahead of Champions League Test
Liverpool return to Anfield on Wednesday night for a heavyweight Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid, and Diego Simeone has already made clear what he expects his players to face. The Atletico manager believes the opening stages on Merseyside will be...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Anfield Set for Another European Night
There are European games at Anfield, then there are European games against Atletico Madrid. They tend to come with noise, needle and a sense that every tackle matters a little more. Wednesday should be no different, with Liverpool stepping into a contest that will demand...
Bradley Barcola Set for Bigger Liverpool Role as Andoni Iraola Weighs Atletico Madrid Start
Liverpool’s £123m investment in Bradley Barcola has already sparked plenty of debate, yet the early signs suggest Andoni Iraola may have landed one of the most exciting wide forwards in European football. The France international arrived from Paris Saint-Germain this summer...
Liverpool sporting director search heats up as Julian Ward, Pedro Marques and David Woodfine emerge as leading options
Liverpool are back at a familiar crossroads, and there is a sense that the route they choose next will shape far more than a single appointment. The departure of Richard Hughes, confirmed last weekend, has left the...
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...
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...
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 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...
