Liverpool faces Atlético Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Matchday 1 of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League league phase. The Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid match brings together two familiar European rivals, with Liverpool beginning a new Champions League campaign under Andoni Iraola and Atlético looking to respond after a difficult domestic result.
The Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid clash today also renews a fixture that produced a dramatic 3–2 Liverpool victory at Anfield in last season’s Champions League league phase.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Live Score
The Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid score is updated here as the Champions League match progresses. We add the latest score, goals, key moments, and major developments as the game unfolds.
Liverpool enters the game after a 2–0 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town, while Atlético arrives after a 3–0 La Liga defeat to Athletic Bilbao.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Confirmed Lineups
Liverpool will use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Alisson Becker in goal and Ronald Araújo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk and Milos Kerkez in defense. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister will anchor the midfield, with Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola supporting Alexander Isak in attack.
Atlético Madrid will set up in a 4-4-2 formation. Jan Oblak will start behind Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Clément Lenglet? Wait — based on the confirmed XI provided, the center-back pairing is Marc Pubill and Sergio Reguilón? No, the supplied lineup lists Pubill and Romero, with David Hancko at left-back. To keep strictly to your source:
Atlético Madrid will use a 4-4-2 formation, with Jan Oblak in goal and Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Romero and David Hancko in defense. Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Koke and Álex Baena will form the midfield, with Kang-in Lee and Julián Álvarez leading the attack.
Barcola makes his first Liverpool start, while Ngumoha also comes into the XI with Cody Gakpo out. For Atlético Madrid, Julián Álvarez and Romero start, with Koke in midfield and Hancko at left-back.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Results Today
Today’s Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid result will give both teams an early start to their Champions League league-phase campaigns. Liverpool has home advantage and recent success against Atlético, while the visitors look to bounce back from their heavy domestic defeat.
1′ Alexander Isak’s low right footed strike from 15 meters is saved after a pass from Dominik Szoboszlai.
2′ Atletico are awarded a free kick.
3′ Marcos Llorente is flagged offside after mistiming his run out wide.
4′ Alexander Isak is flagged offside after mistiming his run through the center.
5′ Julian Alvarez fires a low shot from 15 meters, but Liverpool’s goalkeeper saves comfortably.
7′ Alexis Mac Allister’s 25 meter effort takes a deflection and spins wide.
7′ Liverpool are awarded a free kick.
8′ Liverpool are awarded another free kick.
30′ Florian Wirtz fires from 10 meters in a central position, but his effort is saved.
34′ Atletico are awarded a free kick.
36′ Rio Ngumoha’s 15 meter strike takes a deflection and goes off target after being set up by Alexander Isak.
38′ Liverpool win a corner as Dominik Szoboszlai steps up to take it.
40′ Atletico are awarded a free kick.
40′ Bradley Barcola fires a low shot from 10 meters, but the effort is saved.
40′ GOAL! Dominik Szoboszlai sweeps a precise finish into the bottom left corner from 10 meters after Ronald Araujo’s setup to make it 1 1.
42′ Alex Baena pulls his 15 meter effort wide of the left post for Atletico.
45′ Atletico are awarded a free kick.
45’+1′ Koke is flagged offside after mistiming his run through the middle.
45’+2′ Half time! Liverpool and Atletico are level at 1 1 at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Results Today: Champions League Live Score and Lineups