Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 9 September

Champions League, Round 1

Liverpool#28 in the table

2 - 1 Full time

Atlético de Madrid#21 in the table

Dominik Szoboszlai 40'
Alexis Mac Allister 50'

Marcos Llorente 17'

Your time: 19:00 UTC Anfield, Liverpool Referee: Davide Massa

11°C

What to know

Liverpool host Atlético de Madrid in round 1 of the Champions League on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Kickoff is at 22:00 Mecca time at Anfield, Liverpool. Liverpool are #28 in the table and Atlético de Madrid are #21. The match is on TV in 101 countries, on channels including Tring Sport 1, Tring Sport 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Bein Sports 3, beIN Sports English.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: Liverpool are the favourites.
61,276 seats at Anfield.

Which channel shows Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 101 countries

Match prediction

48%

23%

29%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Liverpool

Atlético de Madrid

Lineups

Liverpool

Atlético de Madrid

Match stats

Fouls

Goals

Saves

419

Passes

515

Assists

114

Attacks

Corners

Tackles

Injuries

Offsides

Throwins

Ball Safe

Duels Won

Free Kicks

Who is out: Liverpool and Atlético de Madrid

Liverpool

Hugo Ekitiké Achilles tendon rupture, until 31 Dec
Wataru EndoNo Eligibility, until 28 Jan

Atlético de Madrid

Pablo BarriosMuscle Injury, until 9 Oct

Stadium: Anfield

CityLiverpool

Capacity61,276

SurfaceGrass

Open in maps Stadium guide

Table: Champions League

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Paris Saint Germain	1	1	0	0	+5	3
2	FC Bayern München	1	1	0	0	+5	3
3	FC Barcelona	1	1	0	0	+4	3
4	Manchester United	1	1	0	0	+4	3
5	Como	1	1	0	0	+3	3
6	Sporting CP	1	1	0	0	+2	3
7	VfB Stuttgart	1	1	0	0	+2	3
8	Manchester City	1	1	0	0	+2	3
9	Real Betis	1	1	0	0	+1	3
10	Lens	1	1	0	0	+1	3
11	Aston Villa	1	1	0	0	+1	3
12	Borussia Dortmund	1	1	0	0	+1	3
13	Real Madrid	1	1	0	0	+1	3
14	Liverpool	1	1	0	0	+1	3
15	Arsenal	1	1	0	0	+1	3
16	AEK Athens	1	1	0	0	+1	3
17	Roma	1	0	1	0	0	1
18	Shakhtar Donetsk	1	0	1	0	0	1
19	Fenerbahçe	1	0	1	0	0	1
20	PSV	1	0	1	0	0	1
21	Villarreal	1	0	0	1	-1	0
22	Slavia Praha	1	0	0	1	-1	0
23	Club Brugge	1	0	0	1	-1	0
24	LOSC Lille	1	0	0	1	-1	0
25	Atlético de Madrid	1	0	0	1	-1	0
26	Inter	1	0	0	1	-1	0
27	LASK	1	0	0	1	-1	0
28	Napoli	1	0	0	1	-1	0
29	Galatasaray	1	0	0	1	-2	0
30	Viking	1	0	0	1	-2	0
31	Porto	1	0	0	1	-2	0
32	RB Leipzig	1	0	0	1	-3	0
33	Feyenoord	1	0	0	1	-4	0
34	Sabah	1	0	0	1	-4	0
35	Slovan Bratislava	1	0	0	1	-5	0
36	Bodø / Glimt	1	0	0	1	-5	0

Questions and answers

What time does Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid kick off?

Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid kicks off on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 22:00 Mecca time (19:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid?

The match is on TV in 101 countries. Channels include Tring Sport 1, Tring Sport 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Bein Sports 3, beIN Sports English, Canal+ Foot. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid being played?

At Anfield in Liverpool, which holds 61,276 people.

Who is expected to win, Liverpool or Atlético de Madrid?

Liverpool 48%, draw 23%, Atlético de Madrid 29%.

How can I watch Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid if it isn't shown in my country?

Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.