This is the return of a match that has become usual in the Champions League. The last winner of the English championship welcomes Atlético Madrid on behalf of the first day of C1. On the side of Liverpool, the team arrives in full confidence with four victories in as many premier League matches. The Colchoneros only point to the eleventh place in Liga, with a defeat, two draws and a 2-0 victory in the last match against Villarreal.
If the two states of form differ, the teams will have a common will. That of making a better impression during this exercise 2025-2026. As a reminder, the disappointment had been great for the Reds. The Arne Slot team had been eliminated in the knockout stages in the penalty of PSG, despite a first place in the league phase. A similar scenario for Antoine Griezmann's team and premature elimination, there too on penalties, against Real Madrid. Note that Julian Alvarez and Gimenez, injured, will be absent for this shock.
Liverpool-Atlético Madrid, the likely compos
Liverpool: Alisson – Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk (cap.), Robertson – Gravenberch, Mac Allister – Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo – Ekitike.
Atletico Madrid: Oblak – Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galan – N. Gonzalez, Gallagher, Koke (cap.), Barrios, Simeone – Griezmann.
How to see the match live and streaming?
The kick -off of the match of the 1st day of the Champions League between Liverpool and Atlético Madrid will be given this Wednesday, September 17 at 9 p.m. Wednesday. The meeting will take place in Anfield (61,000 places) and will be headed by Italian referee Maurizio Mariani. This shock will be broadcast live and exclusively on Canal+ Foot, a chain also accessible in streaming on the MyCanal platform for subscribers.
