Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid: team news, lineups, predictions (Champions League 09/09)

Liverpool and Atlético de Madrid face off this Wednesday at the Anfield in UEFA Champions League. Liverpool, who have already won this tournament 6 times, mark their 30th participation in the competition, whilst Atlético de Madrid go into their 22nd. The match will be broadcast live at 20:00 on TNT Sports 1. In their last game, Liverpool won 0-2 against Ipswich Town (Premier League 2026/27). In their last game, Atlético de Madrid lost 3-0 against Athletic Bilbao (La Liga 2026/27). The last meeting between the two teams ended with Liverpool winning 3-2. Unavailable Liverpool Joe Gomez - Injury Federico Chiesa - Injury Conor Bradley - Injury Hugo Ekitiké - Injury Giovanni Leoni - Injury Atlético de Madrid Last starting XIs Liverpool ( vs Ipswich Town 2026-09-04): Alisson Becker, Ronald Araújo, Virgil Van Dijk, Jérémy Jacquet, Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Víctor Muñoz, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak Atlético de Madrid ( vs Athletic Bilbao 2026-09-05): Jan Oblak, Marcos Llorente, David Hancko, Marc Pubill, Álex Grimaldo, Giuliano Simeone, Morten Hjulmand, Pablo Barrios, Ademola Lookman, Álex Baena, Lee Kang-in Did you know...by playmaker stats MANAGERS Andoni Iraola has faced Diego Simeone on four occasions, recording one draw and three defeats Diego Simeone has faced Liverpool on five occasions, recording two wins and three defeats Andoni Iraola has faced Atlético de Madrid on four occasions, recording one draw and three defeats TEAMS Atlético de Madrid are on a run of three consecutive matches conceding goals. Liverpool are on a run of three consecutive matches scoring goals. Liverpool are on a run of three consecutive matches without defeat. HEAD TO HEAD Liverpool and Atlético de Madrid have faced each other nine times, with Liverpool holding the edge: four wins, against three Atlético de Madrid victories. At Anfield, Liverpool hold the advantage in their duels with Atlético de Madrid: three wins in five matches. Atlético de Madrid have one win. In the Champions League, there have been seven matches between the two sides, with three Liverpool wins, two draws and two Atlético de Madrid victories.