Liverpool host Atlético Madrid at Anfield, Liverpool on Wed 9 Sept, 19:00 UTC in Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase — the new 36-club single-table format, where every side plays 8 different opponents before the top 8 advance straight to the round of 16 and the rest fight it out in a play-off round.
Liverpool: squad watch
Florian Wirtz carries the highest Champions League fantasy price in Liverpool's squad this season. Their suggested strongest XI below is built purely from current squad pricing.
Liverpool Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Atlético Madrid: squad watch
Julián Alvarez leads Atlético Madrid's price list heading into this Matchday 1 opener.
What to watch
Liverpool's suggested XI carries the higher combined fantasy price of the two sides, but Matchday 1 of a new league-phase format is unpredictable — early European nights have a habit of producing shocks.
Fantasy picks
- Florian Wirtz (Liverpool, MID): the value anchor for Liverpool coverage.
- Julián Alvarez (Atlético Madrid, FWD): Atlético Madrid's go-to name if you need exposure to this fixture.
- Build a Champions League Player Draft squad around whichever side you back — snake-draft from this exact fixture list for free.
Full club fantasy guides
See every priced player, suggested best XI and captain option for both clubs in their dedicated Champions League fantasy guides — search "Liverpool fantasy guide" or "Atlético Madrid fantasy guide" on FootballDream, or browse the full list from the Champions League hub.