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...
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 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...
