Liverpool hosts Atlético Madrid at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. The match kicks off at 21:00 (SAST).
Coming into this match, Arne Slot’s side is confident after their perfect start to the 2025/25 season. However, Slot’s charges are well aware of the threat Atlético Madrid poses.
Liverpool players wouldn’t want to disappoint their faithful, who are eager to see the English giants lift the prestigious European trophy.
Diego Simeone’s squad did not have a perfect start to the 2025/26 campaign, but their comfortable victory in their last match boosted their confidence.
Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid: Who Are the Key Players?
Mohamed Salah is, without a doubt, Liverpool’s key player. The Egyptian’s confidence is high after scoring the late winner against Burnley at the weekend.
Salah is one of the players who rises to the occasion for Slot’s side. The superstar has previously netted in the Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid fixture. Alexander Isak is also another player who can score at any time for Liverpool, even though he has not played many games for his new club.
Julián Alvarez is one of the key players for Simeone’s side. The Argentine forward has scored one goal and produced one assist in four La Liga matches. He also had an excellent 2024/25 campaign, scoring goals and assisting.
Alvarez also won many people’s hearts when he unselfishly provided an assist for Lionel Messi in a World Cup qualifier on 5 September 2025. Argentina went on to win 3-0 against Venezuela.
Liverpool: Latest Results in the Premier League
Liverpool tops the Premier League table after winning all their opening four matches of the 2025/26 season. In their last league game, Liverpool edged a stubborn Burnley 1-0 on 14 September 2025.
The English champions, who could not break down Burnley’s solid defence in the match’s normal time, ultimately won it in the eleventh hour. Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
Before that win, Liverpool edged arch-rivals Arsenal 1-0 on 31 August 2025. Dominik Szoboszlai’s perfectly executed free kick in the 83rd minute was enough for Liverpool to get maximum points in the thrilling encounter.
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Atlético Madrid’s Latest Results in La Liga
Atlético Madrid has had a slow start to the 2025/26 La Liga season. They have just five points after four matches.
In their last match on 13 September 2025, the Rojiblancos thumped Villarreal 2-0. Pablo Barrios scored the first goal in the 9th minute. Nicolás González made it 2-0 in the 52nd minute.
Before that, Alaves held Atlético Madrid to a 1-1 draw on 30 August 2025. Atlético took the lead in the 7th minute through Giuliano Simeone’s goal. Alaves equalised in the 14th minute via Carlos Vicente’s penalty.
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Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid: Head-to-Head in UEFA Champions League
Liverpool and Atlético Madrid last met in the UEFA Champions League in 2021. Liverpool won both the home and away group stage matches.
Late Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota scored the opening goal in their impressive 2-0 victory on 3 November 2021. Former Liverpool star Sadio Mané scored the second goal in that thriller played at Anfield.
In the first leg of the fixture on 19 October 2021, Liverpool travelled to Spain and walked away with maximum points after winning the encounter 3-2. Mohamed Salah scored twice in the match.
The other Liverpool goal was netted by Naby Keïta, who has also left the English club. Antoine Griezmann scored both Atlético’s goals before he received a red card in the second half.
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