2026-27 Champions League · Matchday 1
Wed, Sep 9 · 3:00 PM EDT · Scheduled kickoff

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Regulation-time outcome
Opta pre-match forecast · September 8, 2026
Opta · September 8, 2026
Liverpool, unbeaten in four straight games, will put their run on the line against Atlético de Madrid in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday at Anfield. It's the first match of the European season for both sides.
In their last six matches in all competitions, Liverpool have won one, drawn four and lost one. They scored 10 and conceded 10 in that stretch, scoring first in three of the six contests. They had three first-half goals, while their opponents netted four times in the first 45 minutes. Atlético have won three, drawn one and lost two in their last six. They scored nine and conceded 11 in that period, netting first in four of the six. Most of their goals (five) came in the first half, while their opponents netted four times before the break.
UCL record · 2025/2026
| Metric | Liverpool · Home | Atletico Madrid · Away |
|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 12 | 16 |
| Points per match | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored per match | 2.00 | 2.19 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.08 | 1.75 |
| Expected goals per match | 2.19 | 1.61 |
| Expected goals allowed per match | 1.14 | 1.61 |
Opta · September 8, 2026
Liverpool left · Atletico Madrid right
| Entry holds | Home win | Draw | Away win |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool only | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Atletico Madrid only | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Both clubs | 3 | 2 | 3 |