Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Champions League 25/26 Matchday 1 - Liverpool 3:2 Atletico Madrid Match Stats
| Champions League, Matchday 1 Wednesday, September 17th 2025 |
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| Liverpool | KICK OFF, 20:00pm | Atletico Madrid |
 Position: |
3:2Half-Time 2:1 |  Position: |
| Venue Anfield, Liverpool |
Shirt Worn Home Kit |
Live On TNT Sports |
| Captain Jan Oblak |
LFC Formation 4-2-3-1 |
Captain Virgil Van Dijk |
| Matchday Timeline | ||
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Kick-Off | 1 |
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Andy Robertson, (Goal 1:0, left footed shot), Mohamed Salah (Assist) | 4' |
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Mohamed Salah, (Goal 2:0, left footed shot), Ryan Gravenberch (Assist) | 6' |
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Robin Le Normand, (Yellow Card, Foul) | 31' |
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Marcos Llorente, (Goal 2:1, right footed shot), Giacomo Raspadori (Assist) | 45+2' |
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Clément Lenglet, (Yellow Card, Foul) | 45+3' |
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Conor Bradley, (Yellow Card, Foul) | 70' |
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Marcos Llorente, (Goal 2:2, right footed shot) | 80' |
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Virgil Van Dijk, (Goal 3:2, header), Dominik Szoboszlai (Assist) | 90+3' |
| Matchday Line-Ups | |||||
| 1 | Alisson Becker | 13 | Jan Oblak | ||
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk | 15 | Clément Lenglet | ||
| 5 | Ibrahima Konaté | 21 | Javi Galán | ||
| 26 | Andy Robertson | 24 | Robin Le Normand | ||
| 30 | Jeremie Frimpong | 4 | Conor Gallagher | ||
| 7 | Florian Wirtz | 8 | Pablo Barrios | ||
| 8 | Dominik Szoboszlai | 14 | Marcos Llorente | ||
| 38 | Ryan Gravenberch | 23 | Nicolás González | ||
| 9 | Alexander Isak | 7 | Antoine Griezmann | ||
| 11 | Mohamed Salah | 20 | Giuliano Simeone | ||
| 18 | Cody Gakpo | 22 | Giacomo Raspadori | ||
| Matchday Substitutes | |||||
| 25 | Giorgi Mamardashvili | 1 | Juan Musso | ||
| 28 | Freddie Woodman | 34 | Salvi Esquivel | ||
| 2 | Joe Gomez | 3 | Matteo Ruggeri | ||
| 6 | Milos Kerkez | 16 | Nahuel Molina | ||
| 12 | Conor Bradley | 17 | Dávid Hancko | ||
| 15 | Giovanni Leoni | 18 | Marc Pubill | ||
| 3 | Wataru Endō | 28 | Taufik | ||
| 10 | Alexis Mac Allister | 6 | Koke | ||
| 22 | Hugo Ekitiké | 40 | Rayane Belaid | ||
| 73 | Rio Ngumoha | 9 | Alexander Sørloth | ||
| 76 | Jayden Danns | 23 | Carlos Martín | ||
| Matchday Substitutions | ||
| 52' | Koke on for Giacomo Raspadori | |
| 58' | Conor Bradley on for Jeremie Frimpong | |
| 58' | Hugo Ekitike on for Alexander Isak | |
| 58' | Alexis Mac Allister on for Cody Gakpo | |
| 62' | Alexander Sørloth on for Antoine Griezmann | |
| 62' | Nahuel Molina on for Conor Gallagher | |
| 74' | Rio Ngumoha on for Florian Wirtz | |
| 77' | Marc Pubill on for Nicolás González | |
| 87' | Milos Kerkez on for Andy Robertson | |
| Manager: Arne Slot | Manager: Diego Simeone |
| Stadium: | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Attendance: | 59,507 |
| HT/FT Sequence (Liverpool First): | 2:1 / 3:2 |
| Goal Sequence (Liverpool First): | 1:0, 2:0, 2:1, 2:2, 3:2 |
| Champions League H-2-H: | Atletico Madrid Champions League H-2-H |
| Player Stats: | Atletico Madrid Player Stats |
| Referee: | Maurizio Mariani ITA |
| Referee Assistant: | Alberto Tegoni ITA, Daniele Bindoni ITA |
| Fourth Official: | Matteo Marcenaro ITA |
| VAR Referee: | Marco Di Bello ITA |
| VAR Assistant: | Aleandro Di Paolo ITA |
| LIVERPOOL | MATCHDAY STATS | ATLETICO MADRID |
| ATTACKING | ||
| 20 | Total Shots | 10 |
| 6 | Shots on Target | 4 |
| 9 | Shots off Target | 4 |
| 30.0% | Shot Accuracy (excluding blocked shots) | 40.0% |
| GENERAL PLAY | ||
| 55.8% | Possession % | 44.2% |
| 597 | Total Passes | 464 |
| DEFENCE & DISCIPLINE | ||
| 13 | Successful Tackles | 17 |
| 26 | Clearances | 26 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 7 | Corners | 6 |
| 0 | Errors | 1 |
| 7 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
Champions League 25/26 Matchday 1 - Liverpool 3:2 Atletico Madrid Match Report
Match Report
Virgil van Dijk scored in stoppage time as Liverpool produced yet another late winner to beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in their Champions League opener.
Wednesday’s league-phase game at Anfield looked set to end all square after Marcos Llorente netted for the second time on the night to equalise for the visitors in the 81st minute.
Earlier, the Reds – with debutant Alexander Isak leading the line – had made a perfect start by going two goals ahead inside the first six minutes through goals from Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah.
But Llorente pulled one back on the stroke of half-time and then drew Atletico level with a deflected volley.
However, for the fifth time in as many outings, Arne Slot’s side conjured up late drama.
This time it was Van Dijk who made the telling contribution by towering above the Atletico defence to head home Dominik Szoboszlai’s 92nd-minute corner at the Kop end.
Team news
Isak came into the starting line-up as one of three changes from Sunday’s win at Burnley, with Jeremie Frimpong and Robertson also named in the XI.
Hugo Ekitike, Alexis Mac Allister and Milos Kerkez were the players to make way.
First half
Liverpool signalled their attacking intent from the off and, with a welcome stroke of fortune, were ahead with four minutes gone as Salah’s free-kick was inadvertently diverted past Jan Oblak off Robertson’s calf.
There was, though, no luck involved when Salah himself doubled the lead a couple of minutes later. This time, the No.11 drove inside, played a neat one-two with Ryan Gravenberch and coolly rolled his finish into the bottom corner.
Salah – now outright 10th in the Champions League’s all-time top scorers list with 52 goals – was in the mood and he sent a curler narrowly off target after being found by Florian Wirtz’s pass.
After a quiet first half an hour, Isak’s influence began to grow and he shaped an effort wide prior to linking up with Wirtz and shooting, although his attempt had insufficient power to trouble Oblak.
Half-time nearly arrived without Atletico having tested Alisson Becker, but a foray forward from the visitors just before the interval ended with Llorente toe-poking in to halve their deficit.
Second half
Alisson was alert to the danger and palmed Giacomo Raspadori’s hit to safety as Atletico began the second half in more adventurous fashion.
A triple change from Slot followed before the hour mark, with Isak among the players taken off after a debut in which he showed flashes of his elite-level quality.
Salah remained on the pitch and went within a whisker of making it 3-1 at the end of a rapid counter-attack involving Wirtz and Szoboszlai, but his shot rattled the inside of the post.
Ekitike had replaced Isak and was next to have a chance to restore Liverpool’s two-goal cushion, but the No.22 was unable to connect with Salah’s cross and the chance was gone once Wirtz delayed with the loose ball at his feet.
And the Reds were made to rue those missed opportunities as the clock ticked past 80 minutes as Llorente’s volley from the edge of the penalty area deflected off Mac Allister and looped in past a wrong-footed Alisson.
However, as has been the case throughout the early stages of the campaign, Liverpool found a way to prevail late on, with their inspirational skipper the hero on this occasion.
SOURCE: www.liverpoolfc.com
Monday, September 1, 2025
Liverpool v Atletico Madrid - Player Stats
| Player | Apps | Goals | Discipline |
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| Mohamed Salah | 5 | 3 | - |
| Virgil Van Dijk | 5 | 1 | - |
| Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | 4 | - | - |
| Alisson | 4 | - | - |
| Andrew Robertson | 4 | 1 | - |
| Daniel Agger | 4 | - | - |
| Dirk Kuyt | 4 | - | - |
| Fabinho | 4 | - | - |
| Jamie Carragher | 4 | - | 1 |
| Javier Mascherano | 4 | - | - |
| Jordan Henderson | 4 | - | - |
| Lucas Leiva | 4 | - | - |
| Pepe Reina | 4 | - | - |
| Roberto Firmino | 4 | 1 | - |
| Ryan Babel | 4 | - | - |
| Sadio Mane | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Steven Gerrard | 4 | - | 1 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 4 | - | 2 |
| Divock Origi | 3 | - | - |
| James Milner | 3 | - | 1 |
| Joe Gomez | 3 | - | - |
| Yossi Benayoun | 3 | 1 | - |
| Albert Riera | 2 | - | 1 |
| Alvaro Arbeloa | 2 | - | 1 |
| David N'Gog | 2 | - | - |
| Diogo Jota | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Georginio Wijnaldum | 2 | 1 | - |
| Glen Johnson | 2 | - | - |
| Joel Matip | 2 | - | 1 |
| Nabil El Zhar | 2 | - | - |
| Robbie Keane | 2 | 1 | - |
| Takumi Minamino | 2 | - | - |
| Xabi Alonso | 2 | - | - |
| Adrian | 1 | - | - |
| Alberto Aquilani | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Alexander Isak | 1 | - | - |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 1 | - | - |
| Andrea Dossena | 1 | - | - |
| Cody Gakpo | 1 | - | - |
| Conor Bradley | 1 | - | 1 |
| Dani Pacheco | 1 | - | - |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 1 | - | - |
| Fabio Aurelio | 1 | - | - |
| Florian Wirtz | 1 | - | - |
| Hugo Ekitike | 1 | - | - |
| Ibrahima Konate | 1 | - | - |
| Jeremie Frimponng | 1 | - | - |
| Kostas Tsimikas | 1 | - | - |
| Milos Kerkez | 1 | - | - |
| Naby Keita | 1 | 1 | - |
| Nathaniel Phillips | 1 | - | - |
| Neco Williams | 1 | - | - |
| Phillip Degen | 1 | - | - |
| Rio Ngumoha | 1 | - | - |
| Ryan Gravenberch | 1 | - | - |
| Sotirios Kyrgiakos | 1 | - | 1 |
| Thiago | 1 | - | - |
Friday, August 29, 2025
Opposition Manager - Diego Simeone
This page charts how Arne Slot faired against an Opposition Manager
Diego Simeone
| Date | Team Managed | Score | Result | Comp | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.09.25 | Atletico Madrid | 3:2 | W | Champions L | Anfield |
Total Games 1, Goals Scored 3, Goals Conceded 2, Win % 100.00, Wins 1, Draws 0, Lost 0
Diego Simeone v Liverpool FC
This page charts how the Reds faired against an Opposition Manager. Diego Simeone
| Date | Team Managed | Score | Result | Comp | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.02.2020 | Atletico Madrid | 0-1 | Lost | CL | Metropolitano Stadium |
| 11.03.2020 | Atletico Madrid | 2-3 | Lost | CL | Anfield |
| 19.10.2021 | Atletico Madrid | 3-2 | Won | CL | Metropolitano Stadium |
| 03.11.2021 | Atletico Madrid | 2-0 | Won | CL | Anfield |
| 17.09.2025 | Atletico Madrid | 3-2 | Won | CL | Anfield |
Total Games 5, Goals Scored 10, Goals Conceded 8, Win % 60.0, Wins 3, Draws 0, Lost 2
Saturday, June 14, 2025
What's All This About Robbo Leaving?
Andy Robertson has been strongly linked with an exit from Liverpool with the club preparing to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez - and Atletico Madrid are understood to be interested in the Scot
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has claimed he is unsure about his future at Anfield - after a report claimed Atletico Madrid had made the Scottish left-back one of their top targets this summer.
Robertson has been with the Reds since 2017 and has won almost every trophy possible at the club, but there has been criticisms over his recent performances and speculation the club could finally let him go after eight seasons.
Liverpool are closing in on the £45m signing of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, which will only ramp up speculation Robertson could depart.
Now La Liga side Atletico are said to be ready to pounce on the uncertainty surrounding the Scotland international, who is seen as the club's ideal candidate.
Arne Slot still rates Robertson highly despite Kerkez's impending arrival, which means the club won't be willing to let him leave easily.
However, Robertson himself stirred the pot by admitting he was in the dark over where he would play next season during an interview earlier this week.
My take on this
Although his performances have not been vintage Robertson, and the imminent arrival of Milos Kerkez i still can't see Robbo leaving the reds this summer especially for Atletico Madrid. More likely to go to a mid table Premier League team. One thing is for sure though Andy Robertson is and always will be a Liverpool FC Legend
Thursday, December 12, 2024
European Head To Head v Atletico Madrid
| Games Won | Games Drawn | Games Lost |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competiton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2008 | Atletico Madrid v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League |
| 04 Nov 2008 | Liverpool v Atletico Madrid | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League |
| 22 Apr 2010 | Atletico Madrid v Liverpool | L | 1-0 | UEFA Europa League |
| 29 Apr 2010 | Liverpool v Atletico Madrid | W | 2-1 | UEFA Europa League |
| 18 Feb 2020 | Atletico Madrid v Liverpool | L | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League |
| 11 Mar 2020 | Liverpool v Atletico Madrid | L | 2-3 | UEFA Champions League |
| 19 Oct 2021 | Atletico Madrid v Liverpool | W | 3-2 | UEFA Champions League |
| 03-Nov-2021 | Liverpool v Atletico Madrid | W | 2-0 | UEFA Champions League |
| 17-Sep-2025 | Liverpool v Atletico Madrid | W | 3-2 | UEFA Champions League |