(VIDEO) All the Goals From Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid in the UEFA Champions League

When and Where

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid meet on Wednesday, September 9 on Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League. The game will be played at Anfield in Liverpool, England, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET and Italian referee Davide Massa in charge.

Both clubs are accustomed to high-pressure European nights, but neither enters the Champions League opener at the peak of its powers after somewhat uneven starts to the domestic season.

Playing at Anfield naturally gives Liverpool an edge, but Atletico are no strangers to this stage or this particular venue. The Spanish side have shown before that they can withstand the pressure at Anfield and punish Liverpool when opportunities arise.

• Liverpool’s patience: Atletico will look to deny space and drag the game into their preferred territory. The Reds cannot afford to become frustrated if the breakthrough takes time.
• Isak vs. Simeone’s defensive structure: The Swede’s movement could be crucial in pulling Atletico’s compact back line out of position.
• Atletico on the counter: If Liverpool push too many players forward, Lookman could find the space needed to turn a turnover into a dangerous scoring opportunity.

All the Goals

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