Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool Preview - Tight affair in store against Simeone's Atleti
The Details
Venue - Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid
Referee - Szymon Marciniak (POL)
Date & Time - Tuesday, February 18th 2020 @ 20:00
Current Odds - Atletico Madrid 23/10, Draw 5/2, Liverpool 23/20
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