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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League League Stage Opens at Anfield

Liverpool host Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League League Stage.

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·8 Sept·2 min read
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League League Stage Opens at Anfield
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League League Stage Opens at AnfieldPhotograph: MatchdayReport picture desk

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid meet at Anfield on Wednesday evening to begin their UEFA Champions League League Stage campaigns, with both sides entering the competition yet to register a point in the 36-team table.

Liverpool sit in 19th place in the League Stage table, a position described as mid-table at this early stage, while Atletico Madrid occupy fourth, placing them in the top third of the table. Both clubs have played no matches in the competition so far, meaning the points gap between them stands at zero.

In terms of recent form, Liverpool have taken 8 points from their last five matches. That run includes victories over Ipswich and Crystal Palace, alongside draws against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle, and a defeat to Manchester United.

Atletico Madrid arrive having taken 7 points from their last five matches. Their recent results include wins over Sevilla and Malaga, a draw with Villarreal, and defeats to Athletic Club and Arsenal.

The two clubs met previously on 17 September 2025, with Liverpool winning that encounter 3-2. Wednesday's match at Anfield represents the next chapter in that recent history, with both sides beginning their League Stage journeys from the same points tally of zero.

Kick-off at Anfield is scheduled for 19:00 UTC.

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