Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid confirmed lineups, team news, and match prediction. Check key betting odds, tactical setups, and bet builder insights here.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Champions League |
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Match Date | Wednesday 9 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Anfield |
The starting lineups for the Champions League fixture between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid have been confirmed.
Liverpool Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Alisson Becker, Ronald Araujo, Virgil van Dijk, Jérémy Jacquet, Milos Kerkez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, Alexander Isak
Substitutes: Ryan Gravenberch, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Luke Chambers, James McConnell, Jayden Danns, Lewis Koumas, Jeremie Frimpong, Víctor Muñoz, Trey Nyoni, Kostas Tsimikas, Freddie Woodman
Atletico Madrid Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Jan Oblak, Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Cristian Romero, Dávid Hancko, Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Koke, Álex Baena, Lee Kang-In, Julián Alvarez
Substitutes: Jonathan David, Morten Hjulmand, Robin Le Normand, Ademola Lookman, Johnny Cardoso, Obed Vargas, Juan Musso, Alejandro Grimaldo, Rodrigo Mendoza, Jorge Castillo, Dani Martinez, Jorge Domínguez
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Immediate Reaction
Liverpool
Liverpool are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 system with Alexander Isak leading the line as the lone centre-forward. Florian Wirtz operates in the central attacking midfield role, flanked by Rio Ngumoha and Bradley Barcola out wide, while Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai partner in the double pivot ahead of a back four marshalled by Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid take to the field in a classic 4-4-2 shape with Julián Alvarez and Lee Kang-In starting together in attack. Koke captains the side alongside Pablo Barrios in central midfield, supported by Giuliano Simeone and Álex Baena on the flanks, with Jan Oblak stationed in goal behind a defence featuring Cristian Romero and Marc Pubill.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Reactive Bet Builder
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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Liverpool enter the encounter as favourites on home soil, possessing significant attacking power through Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Atletico Madrid offer a disciplined and direct threat through Julián Alvarez and Lee Kang-In, but the hosts are favoured to secure the victory at Anfield.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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