Alexis Mac Allister drives Liverpool comeback as Atletico Madrid beaten at Anfield
Anfield demanded a response and Liverpool gave it. That is always the starting point on European nights, and against Atletico Madrid it mattered. Falling behind early could have left the place edgy, but Andoni Iraola’s side kept their heads, trusted their football and...
Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Andoni Iraola Praises Character in Champions League Comeback
Liverpool got the result. More importantly, they got it the hard way.
A 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener told a familiar story of this early Iraola era, a side forced to solve problems in real time, a side that...
Andoni Iraola Confirms Bradley Barcola Fitness After Liverpool Debut Scare
Liverpool have no Bradley Barcola injury problem. That is the short version, and for now it is the important one.
The £123million summer signing was forced off an hour into his full debut against Atletico Madrid, prompting the usual anxiety. Team-mates gathered around him, medical staff...
Liverpool 2–1 Atletico Madrid – Champions League Post-Match Report
By Steven Smith
After Liverpool’s return to Champions League action ended with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Atletico Madrid, Andoni Iraola’s side can take plenty of encouragement from a performance that demanded real character.
This was certainly not straightforward.
Liverpool found themselves up against a ferocious Atletico side that...
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 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.
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Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant...
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...
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...
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 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...
