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Liverpool
Atletico MadridLiverpool vs Atletico Madrid Highlights
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Liverpool
Atletico MadridLineups
Liverpool
- Alisson Becker
- R. Araújo
- J. Jacquet
- V. van Dijk
- M. Kerkez
- D. Szoboszlai
- A. Mac Allister
- B. Barcola
- F. Wirtz
- R. Ngumoha
- A. Isak
Atletico Madrid
- J. Oblak
- Marc Pubill
- C. Romero
- D. Hancko
- Marcos Llorente
- Pablo Barrios
- Koke
- G. Simeone
- Lee Kang-In
- Álex Baena
- J. Álvarez
Match Report
Liverpool staged an impressive comeback at Anfield, securing a 2–1 victory over Atlético Madrid in their UEFA Champions League league phase opener.
Atlético Madrid took the lead in the 17th minute when Marcos Llorente silenced the home crowd with a precise strike. Liverpool responded with an equalizer before halftime through Dominik Szoboszlai, who beat Jan Oblak in the 39th minute following a VAR review.
After the break, the Reds maintained a high tempo and scored the winning goal in the 49th minute courtesy of Alexis Mac Allister. In the closing stages, Diego Simeone’s side threw men forward and made several attacking substitutions, but Liverpool managed the final minutes well to seal the win.
Result
Liverpool defeated Atlético Madrid 2–1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Goals
17′ Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), 39′ Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool), 49′ Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
Tactical analysis and key match factors
Midfielders’ attacking contribution: Both of Liverpool’s goals stemmed from midfielders making runs into the box; Szoboszlai and Mac Allister exploited the space behind Atlético’s deep defensive line.
Second-half game management: After taking the lead early in the second half, Liverpool adjusted their defensive setup and prevented Atlético Madrid from registering a single shot on target for the remainder of the match.
Impact of the high press: Liverpool’s aggressive pressing forced turnovers in the final third, preventing Jan Oblak and the Atlético defenders from comfortably playing the ball out from their own half.
