Liverpool and Atletico Madrid have named their starting line-ups for the opening match of the Champions League group stage for the 2026/27 season. The encounter is set to take place today, September 9, at Anfield, kicking off at 21:00 CET.
On Wednesday, September 9, English side Liverpool will take on Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid in the first round of the Champions League group stage for the 2026/27 season.
Liverpool kick off their Champions League campaign for the 2026/27 season with a home match against Atletico Madrid at Anfield.
Arsenal have activated their contingency plan to bolster the defence, setting their sights on 23-year-old versatile defender Marc Pubil of Atletico Madrid and the Spain national team. According to insider Ekrem Konur (Hooligan Soccer), the Gunners are ready to offer $55 million for the Olympic champion.
Atletico boss Diego Simeone has made it clear that the club has no intention of parting ways with Julian Alvarez. The Argentine striker has previously been linked with Arsenal and Barcelona.
In modern football, long-term projects are becoming rare as clubs exhibit less patience with their coaching staff. Nevertheless, several managers in the top five European leagues have held their positions for years.
Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone has made a firm statement regarding the future of forward Julian Alvarez. According to Sky Sports, the Argentine manager has publicly declared that the striker is not for sale.
Madrid's Atlético are weighing a move for Jack Grealish. This is reported by the British outlet The Sun.
