This page contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission.
Champions League
team-logoLiverpool
Anfield
team-logoAtletico Madrid
Pranav Venkatesh

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid preview: Team News, h2h, probable lineups, tickets, odds and more

GOAL looks ahead to the Champions League clash between Premier League champions Liverpool and Spanish giants Atletico Madrid

The UEFA Champions League is back under the famous bright lights of Anfield. Premier League champions Liverpool host Spanish mavericks Atletico Madrid in a fixture that has provided plenty of drama in recent years. 

Liverpool started the season in near-perfect fashion despite losing the Community Shield. Arne Slot's men aren't in their best form, but have gone 4/4 in the league thanks to some late winners and never-give-up mentality. After a blockbuster summer, the Reds have a new forward line that's taking time to gel. Superstars Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz are yet to truly make an impact this season. However, Slot is expected to produce a swift turnaround and set the Reds on their way to a seventh European title.

Diego Simeone had another huge summer in the transfer window. They signed a raft of players to remarkably change their starting eleven from the previous season. The results have been mixed so far, as they have won only one game this campaign in the league. However, the win against Villarreal over the weekend is expected to breathe new life into their campaign. Simeone produced a tactical masterclass against Jurgen Klopp's unstoppable Reds in 2020. He would be hoping to take some inspiration and revitalise himself as they aim to end a long drought for European success.

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid last-minute tickets: How to buy

Want to get a piece of the action and be at the game yourself? Luckily, there are still tickets left to secure a seat at Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

Look to secondary ticket providers that have resale availability like StubHub and Ticombo for options. 

Book Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid tickets from £137
Buy now

How to watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid online - TV channels & live streams

The game will be aired on TNT Sports 1 in the UK. It will be simulcast on Discovery+. For the fans in the US, Paramount+ is the go-to home for all the Champions League games.

Watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid on Paramount+
Start a free trial now

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

Stream live anywhere in the world with Nord VPN
Get NordVPN

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid kick-off time

crest
Champions League - Champions League
Anfield

The fixture will be held at Anfield on September 17 at 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 21:00 CET

Team news & squads

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid lineups

LiverpoolHome team crest

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-4-2

Home team crestATM
1
A. Becker
26
A. Robertson
30
J. Frimpong
5
I. Konate
4
C
V. van Dijk
18
C. Gakpo
8
D. Szoboszlai
11
M. Salah
38
R. Gravenberch
7
F. Wirtz
9
A. Isak
13
C
J. Oblak
15
C. Lenglet
21
J. Galan
24
R. Le Normand
14
M. Llorente
8
P. Barrios
23
N. Gonzalez
20
G. Simeone
4
C. Gallagher
7
A. Griezmann
22
G. Raspadori

4-4-2

ATMAway team crest

LIV
-Line up

Substitutes

Manager

  • A. Slot

ATM
-Line up

Substitutes

Manager

  • D. Simeone

Injuries and Suspended players

Injuries and Suspensions

  • No sidelined players

Injuries and Suspensions

Liverpool team news

  • Liverpool, for all concerns about their defensive stability, have kept two back-to-back clean sheets to inspire some confidence in the fans. Slot would be hoping to build on that when Atletico comes calling.
  • Alexander Isak will likely be the name on everyone's lips as Slot announces his team sheet. The star Swedish striker might make the bench as he gets to full match fitness. 
  • The exclusion of Federico Chiesa from the Champions League squad for the exciting Rio Ngumoha sparked some debate. The fleet-footed teenager might make his European debut on the night. Curtis Jones and Stefan Bajcetic might only be the absentees for Slot.
  • Predicted lineup: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike 

Atletico Madrid team news

  • The usually reliable backline of Atletico has failed to keep a clean sheet until the weekend. Despite bright performances individually, there is a severe lack of synchrony. The first clean sheet against Villarreal might change that mood.
  • Julian Alvarez's injury before the game comes as a shocking blow for Simeone.  He needs great form from Alexander Sorloth and Antoine Griezmann to compensate for Alvarez. 
  •  New signings Alex Baena, David Hancko and Thiago Almada, who made a decent start to life with Los Rojiblancos, might sit the game out due to fitness issues.
  • Predicted lineup: Oblak; Llorente, Le Norman, Lenglet, Rugger; Simeone, Koke, Barrios, Gonzalel; Griezmann, Sorloth

Odds & Predictions

Liverpool are the overwhelming favourites to win the game according to most bookmakers. They are priced at 1.66 to win. The underdogs, Atletico Madrid, will be the punters' choice as an upset is priced at 5.65. The events of points being shared is priced at 4.40. 

Form

LIV
-Form

Goal Scored (Conceded)
11/6
Games over 2.5 goals
3/5
Both teams scored
3/5

ATM
-Form

Goal Scored (Conceded)
7/4
Games over 2.5 goals
1/5
Both teams scored
3/5

Head-to-Head Record

LIV

Last 5 matches

ATM

2

Wins

0

Draws

3

Wins

7

Goals scored

7
Games over 2.5 goals
2/5
Both teams scored
3/5

Standings

Useful links

Advertisement

Frequently asked questions

Current title holders Real Madrid are miles ahead of any other club in Europe's most prestigious competition, having gone all the way whopping 15 times – more than twice the number of titles lifted by any other club.

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format. The competition was known as the European Cup at the time of its inception in 1955 before being rebranded to the UEFA Champions League ahead of the 1992-93 season. In its inaugural edition in 1955-56, only 16 teams contested.

Cristiano Ronaldo sits at the top of the appearance-making charts, having played in 183 Champions League games, representing Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.

No surprises here! It's Mr. Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the leading goalscorer in the Champions League with an astonishing 140 goals to his name!

Cristiano Ronaldo is not just a prolific goalscorer, but also has a keen eye for his team-mates as his record 42 assists in the Champions League prove.

Former Italian goalkeeper Marco Ballotta holds the distinction of being the oldest player ever in the Champions League. Playing for Lazio against Real Madrid in the 2007-08 season, Ballotta was aged 43 years and 252 days.

Borussia Dortmund prodigy Youssoufa Moukoko, currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Nice, is the youngest player ever to feature in a Champions League game. He set the record on December 8, 2020, in Dortmund's group stage fixture against Zenit St. Petersburg, aged 16 years and 18 days.

Gianluigi Buffon, Raul, Robert Lewandowski, Ronaldinho, Clarence Seedorf, Johan Cruyff, Arjen Robben, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Alfredo Di Stefano, Paco Gento, Ferenc Puskas, Toni Kroos, Zinedine Zidane, Paolo Maldini, Lionel Messi, to name a few, are some of the greatest and most famous footballing faces to have graced the Champions League over the decades.

Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klopp, Carlo Ancelotti, Rafael Benitez, Frank Rijkaard, Unai Emery, Thomas Tuchel, Zinedine Zidane, Bob Paisley, Rinus Michels, Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, and Arrigo Sacchi are some of the most famous managers to have coached a club in the Champions League.