Liverpool

Jérémy Jacquet Shines on the Biggest Stage to Earn Liverpool Man of the Match

Liverpool 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid - CL Man of the Match Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – Man of the Match Jérémy Jacquet This young defender was very good and never looked rattled on the biggest stage against a ferocious opponent. Jérémy Jacquet continues to impress, and this performance against Atlético Madrid was perhaps his biggest statement yet...

Liverpool Beat Atletico Madrid as Iraola’s Reds Build Real Momentum

Liverpool 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid - CL Player Ratings The Champions League return saw the Reds host Diego Simeone and his ferocious Atletico Madrid side, and the opening round of games in this year's European Cup began with an explosion on Merseyside. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. https://twitter.com/championsleague/status/2097791446673666300?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Alisson Becker - 7.0 The giant...

Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Mac Allister Stunner Seals Champions League Win

Liverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister producing the decisive moment in front of the Kop. The Argentine midfielder struck emphatically from outside the penalty area after Dominik Szoboszlai had cancelled out Marcos Llorente’s opener, giving Andoni Iraola his first home victory...

Liverpool penalty decision declared wrong by authorities

Forest Penalty at Liverpool Verdict Sparks Fresh Debate Over VAR Standards BBC Football has provided the original reporting on the Premier League Key Match Incidents Panel verdict, and the conclusion is blunt enough. Nottingham Forest should not have had their penalty at Liverpool, but VAR still did the right thing by staying out of it. That...

David Ornstein names strong contender for Liverpool role

Julian Ward ‘Stands a Really Good Chance’ as Liverpool Sporting Director Search Takes Shape Liverpool’s search for a new sporting director has inevitably produced a familiar name, Julian Ward. Speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, David Ornstein offered an intriguing update on Liverpool’s plans following Richard Hughes’ departure for Al Hilal, explaining that the process is...

Liverpool Starting XI vs Atletico Madrid: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

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...

FSG employee hailed genius has to be retained regardless of Liverpool appointment

Hughes Successor Ready Made In House? Liverpool’s search for a new sporting director inevitably encourages a discussion about promotion. Find the smartest person within the building, give them greater responsibility and allow them to climb. Pedro Marques presents Liverpool with a rather different question. What happens when somebody is already regarded as exceptional at precisely the...

Rival manager warns players over Anfield atmosphere

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 player comments risk lowball January offer

Alexis Mac Allister Contract Situation Raises January Questions for Liverpool Liverpool might have expected the closing of the transfer window to bring a little calm. Instead, Alexis Mac Allister’s contract situation has ensured that January already feels uncomfortably close. Speaking alongside Trev Downey on an Anfield Index podcast, Dave Davis examined Mac Allister’s comments about his...

How to watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Champions League match tonight

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...