The result
Liverpool 2-1 Atlético Madrid, Champions League Matchday 1, Wed 9 Sep at Anfield, Liverpool. 59,870 were in the ground. Liverpool took all three points.
How the goals came
- 17': Marcos Llorente for Atlético Madrid, assisted by Julián Álvarez
- 40': Dominik Szoboszlai for Liverpool, assisted by Ronald Araújo
- 50': Alexis Mac Allister for Liverpool, assisted by Alexander Isak
Match stats
- Possession: Liverpool 45%, Atlético Madrid 55%.
- Shots (on target): Liverpool 14 (5), Atlético Madrid 9 (4).
- Yellow cards: Liverpool 1, Atlético Madrid 1. No sending-offs.
Liverpool and Atlético Madrid Starting Lineups
The XIs below are the elevens that started the game. Liverpool lined up in a 4-2-3-1, Atlético Madrid in a 3-5-2.
Starting elevens as named for this match.
Fantasy takeaways
- Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid): 1 goal.
- Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool): 1 goal.
- Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool): 1 goal.
- Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid): 1 assist.
- Ronald Araújo (Liverpool): 1 assist.
- Alexander Isak (Liverpool): 1 assist.
After Matchday 1
- Liverpool: 3 points from 1 (1W 0D 0L, goal difference +1, last five W).
- Atlético Madrid: 0 points from 1 (0W 0D 1L, goal difference -1, last five L).