Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid, 9 September 2026, UEFA Champions League: form, head-to-head and match facts

Liverpool edged Atlético Madrid 2‑1 at Anfield, moving into seventh place with six points after one win and three draws, their goal‑difference improving to +2 (6‑4). The Spanish side, despite the loss, remain fourth with ten points from three victories, a draw and a defeat, and a +4 goal difference (10‑6). The win marked Liverpool’s first triumph in the head‑to‑head this season, reversing the earlier fixture where Atletico had prevailed. Both clubs stay within striking distance of the European spots, with Liverpool needing another win to close the gap and Atletico looking to maintain their momentum in the chase for a top‑three finish.