Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Updated
Liverpool won: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid in the Champions League (Round League Stage - Round 1) on Wed, 9 Sept 2026 at Anfield, Liverpool. Liverpool goals: Dominik Szoboszlai 40', Alexis Mac Allister 50'. Atletico Madrid goals: Marcos Llorente 17'. Expected goals: 1.62-0.91. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Dominik Szoboszlai (8.7).
Match report
Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1
Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield on Wednesday 9 September in the Champions League.
Marcos Llorente put Atletico Madrid ahead on 17' (0-1), Dominik Szoboszlai levelled for Liverpool on 40' (1-1) and Alexis Mac Allister restored Liverpool's lead on 50' (2-1).
Liverpool had 45% of the ball, shots were 14-9 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.62-0.91.
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 59,870. Referee: Davide Massa.
Match stats
| Liverpool | Atletico Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.62 | 0.91 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 18 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 354 (84%) | 438 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 4 |
Lineups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker, Ronald Araujo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Miloš Kerkez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz, Rio Ngumoha, Alexander Isak
Atletico Madrid (3-5-2): Jan Oblak, Marc Pubill, Cristian Romero, Dávid Hancko, Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios, Koke, Álex Baena, Giuliano Simeone, Lee Kang-In, Julián Álvarez
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid)
- 28' · Yellow card · Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
- 40' · Goal · Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
- 50' · Goal · Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
- 51' · Yellow card · Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)
- 59' · Substitution · Alejandro Grimaldo for Lee Kang-In (Atletico Madrid)
- 59' · Substitution · Ademola Lookman for Koke (Atletico Madrid)
- 60' · Substitution · Jeremie Frimpong for Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool)
- 60' · Substitution · Víctor Muñoz for Bradley Barcola (Liverpool)
- 69' · Substitution · Ryan Gravenberch for Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
- 73' · Substitution · Jonathan David for Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid)
- 77' · Substitution · Robin Le Normand for Cristian Romero (Atletico Madrid)
- 77' · Substitution · Morten Hjulmand for Pablo Barrios (Atletico Madrid)
- 88' · Substitution · Lewis Koumas for Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
- 88' · Substitution · Konstantinos Tsimikas for Miloš Kerkez (Liverpool)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid?
Liverpool won, 2-1 (Champions League) on Wed, 9 Sept 2026.
When and where is Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid?
Wed, 9 Sept 2026, 19:00 UTC at Anfield, Liverpool, Champions League.