Liverpool and Atletico Madrid renew their European rivalry Wednesday when they open their 2026-27 Champions League campaigns in a heavyweight League Phase matchup at Anfield.
The meeting is a repeat of last season's opening-round fixture, when Liverpool edged Atletico 3-2 at home with Virgil van Dijk scoring the winner in the second minute of stoppage time.
Liverpool arrive with renewed confidence after a difficult start to the Premier League season.
Andoni Iraola's side followed consecutive 2-2 draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest by earning their first victory of the campaign last Friday, beating Ipswich Town 2-0 away.
Alexander Isak settled the match early, scoring twice inside the opening nine minutes to give Liverpool a much-needed win and spare Iraola from becoming the club's first manager since Brendan Rodgers to go without a victory in his first three top-flight matches.
