Liverpool v Atletico - as it happened
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid from Anfield in Liverpool, England, in the opening matchday of the Champions League 2025/26 league phase.
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
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90'FT: Virgil van Dijk struck deep into stoppage time to seal a thrilling victory for Liverpool after Atletico Madrid had mounted a spirited comeback.
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90'Simeone has been given a red card, and the referee has sent him off.
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 92'
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Statistics of V. Van Dijk in Champions League111000
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90'GOOOOAAAAAL FOR LIVERPOOL! Van Dijk heads in Szoboszlai's corner! That could be the goal that wins the game.
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90'Four minutes added!
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89'Atletico are staying strong and defending well in these final minutes.
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85'Liverpool sub: Kerkez replaces Robertson.
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80'GOOOOOAAAAAL FOR ATLETICO!! What a sensational goal from Marcos Llorente! He hit an absolutely spectacular volley that Alisson had no chance of saving.
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76'Atletico makes a substitution: Nico Gonzalez heads off, and Pubill comes on.
Substitution
at Liverpool
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74'Ngumoha is being introduced for Liverpool, replacing Wirtz.
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69'The referee shows a yellow card to Bradley for grabbing Javi Galan.
Substitution
at Atlético
Substitution
at Atlético
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61'Atletico makes two substitutions: Gallagher and Griezmann head off, and Sorloth and Nahuel Molina come on.
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52'Atletico makes a substitution: Raspadori heads off, and Koke comes on.
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52'Alisson makes a great stop to deny Raspadori's powerful effort.
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48'Ekitike is doing some warm-up exercises on the sidelines.
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46'Second half underrrwayy!
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45'The whistle blows for the break with Liverpool in the lead by a single goal, but the game is wide open for the second half.
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45'Lenglet gets a yellow card.
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45'GOOOOOAAAAAL FOR ATLETICO!! Marcos Llorente pulls one back for the Rojiblancos, poking the ball in with his toe after a pass from Raspadori.
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45'Four minutes added!
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42'Isak worked some room for the shot, but Oblak was there to stop it.
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40'Isak tried his luck with a shot from close range, but it went wide of the goal.
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36'The referee has gone to the monitor, and he's overruled the decision. There's no penalty as there was no handball from Lenglet.
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34'The referee points to the spot for a handball by Lenglet.
Yellow card
a Atlético
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31'A tough challenge on Isak, who is down on the ground in pain and needs treatment. Le Normand gets a yellow card for the foul.
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29'We're seeing a much more threatening Atletico in the final third.
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25'The Liverpool defence clears away Raspadori's corner.
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23'A good move there from the Spanish side! They linked up well inside the home team's box, but Frimpong was there to clear Griezmann's dangerous cross.
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21'Salah tries a shot from distance, but it flies just wide.
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18'Atletico have to react and get back into this match.
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14'The tempo has slowed a little since the two goals in those wild opening six minutes.
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10'Giuliano is being seen to after a knock to the face, but he looks fine to continue.
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 6'
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Statistics of M. Salah in Champions League111100
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6'GOOOOOOOOOAAAAL FOR LIVERPOOL!! Salah is proving to be decisive in the early minutes of this match; a great piece of skill from the Egyptian in the box doubles the Reds' lead.
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 4'
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Statistics of A. Robertson in Champions League111000
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4'GOOOOOOOAAAAAL FOR LIVERPOOL! A bit unlucky for Atletico, who have conceded the first goal. Salah's free-kick took a deflection off Robertson and found the back of the net.
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1'Liverpool get this undeeeeeerrwayy!!
Start of match
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PRVWThe players take the field!!
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PRVWAtletico makes three changes, most of them out of necessity. Galan starts at left back. Koke is rested and Gallagher comes in, while Raspadori replaces Julian Alvarez up front. Sorloth is on the bench.
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PRVWMac Allister is out with an injury, although he is on the bench, and up front: Gakpo on the left and Salah on the right. Ekitike waits for his turn on the bench.
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PRVWThe main news at Liverpool is Isak's debut, something that Arne Slot had already announced would happen today. In addition, Frimpong returns on the right and Robertson on the left.
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PRVWAtletico starting XI: Oblak (GK); Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Javi Galan; Giuliano, Pablo Barrios, Gallagher, Nico Gonzalez; Raspadori, Griezmann.
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PRVWLiverpool starting XI: Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Wirtz, Szoboszlai; Salah, Isak, Gakpo.
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PRVWWe have the confirmed line-ups for both teams! Let's get started!
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PRVWAtletico Madrid possible starting lineup: Oblak (GK); Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gonzalez; Griezmann, Sorloth.
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PRVWLiverpool possible starting lineup: Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
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PRVWLet's get things warmed up with some possible line-ups for the clash!!
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PRVWMaurizio Mariani will be in the middle for this one, Marco Di Bello the VAR, and Matteo Marcenaro the fourth official.
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PRVWIt promises to be an enthralling clash between one of Europe’s most fluid attacks and one of its most disciplined backlines.
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PRVWIf Gonzalez does not pass fit, summer signing Conor Gallagher is expected to line up on the left flank in Simeone’s traditional 4-4-2.
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PRVWJose Gimenez, Alex Baena, and Thiago Almada remain ruled out, stretching Atletico’s squad options in midfield and defence.
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PRVWMidfielder Johnny Cardoso picked up an ankle problem in training, further complicating selection issues for the Spaniards.
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PRVWJulián Alvarez is confirmed absent for Simeone, while doubts linger over Gonzalez, Le Normand, and Hancko.
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PRVWAtletico suffered a frustrating outing against Villarreal, losing four players mid-match to injury concerns.
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PRVWFederico Chiesa is not part of Liverpool's Champions League squad, leaving room for Szoboszlai to shift roles and Frimpong to return at right-back.
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PRVWAlexis Mac Allister is also a doubt after being withdrawn at half-time against Burnley, with Curtis Jones ruled out entirely.
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PRVWAlexander Isak is included in the squad for the Reds but is unlikely to start, as Slot eases his £125 million signing into competitive action.
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PRVWThe Merseyside club boast a formidable home record in Europe and will be looking to harness the famous Anfield atmosphere.
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PRVWSlot recently guided Liverpool to another piece of English football history, a reminder of the exciting yet demanding era post-Klopp.
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PRVWAtlético, meanwhile, are still finding their rhythm in La Liga, though Diego Simeone’s team rarely lack resilience on the continental stage.
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PRVWLiverpool have made a flawless start to their Premier League campaign under Arne Slot, arriving in Europe full of confidence.
Pre-match
17 September 2025, 21:00
Referee: Maurizio Mariani | VAR: Marco Di Bello
Stadium: Anfield
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PRVWHello and welcome to the live coverage from Anfield, where Liverpool take on Atlético Madrid in the opening night of the Champions League group stage.