Video Euro Incision Podcast: Liverpool’s Champions League Test Begins: Can Iraola Conquer Europe?

Liverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but what did the performance tell us about their prospects in Europe this season? On Euro Incision, Nina and Guy dissect a fascinating night under the Anfield lights as Liverpool found a way past Diego Simeone's Atletico and gave Andoni Iraola his first Champions League victory as Reds boss. From Liverpool's tactical adjustments and midfield battle to the individual performances that made the difference, Nina and Guy assess where the game was won and lost, what Atletico exposed and why there are encouraging signs for Liverpool despite areas still needing improvement. Plus, what does this opening victory tell us about Liverpool's place among Europe's leading contenders — and how far can Iraola's side realistically go in this season's Champions League? Liverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but what did the performance tell us about their prospects in Europe this season? On Euro Incision, Nina and Guy dissect a fascinating night under the Anfield lights as Liverpool found a way past Diego Simeone's Atletico and gave Andoni Iraola his first Champions League victory as Reds boss. From Liverpool's tactical adjustments and midfield battle to the individual performances that made the difference, Nina and Guy assess where the game was won and lost, what Atletico exposed and why there are encouraging signs for Liverpool despite areas still needing improvement. Plus, what does this opening victory tell us about Liverpool's place among Europe's leading contenders — and how far can Iraola's side realistically go in this season's Champions League?