02 November 2021, 10:20 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Liverpool aims to defeat Atletico Madrid in this reverse fixture and secure a place in the last-16 with two games to spare, having won all games halfway through the UEFA Champions League group stage. This Group B fixture between the Reds and the Spanish champions kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, November 3, at Anfield. Referee Danny Makkelie (NED) will be in charge, with the help of the Video Assistant Referee, Pol van Boekel (NED).
Preview Liverpool Champions League, Nov 3, 2021
Preview The 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid last month saw Liverpool keep this season’s 100%-winning record on European soil intact. Mohamed Salah (8’) got off to an early start, putting Liverpool in the lead inside the opening ten minutes with another moment of magic. The Egyptian king had three subjects put aside with the left foot before picking out the bottom corner with the help of a little deflection. Minutes later, Naby Keita (13') had a spectacular volley rattle the back of the net to see Liverpool double the lead. However, Griezmann (20') found himself in the right place for ATM's goal, leaving Diego Simeone in animated celebrations. A moment later, the Atletico Madrid boss went into overdrive after a skillful João Félix laid the groundwork for Griezmann's brace (34'). But things would take a dramatic turn after Atletico’s two-goal hero received the marching orders (R. 52’) for a high boot, right into the face of a Liverpool shirt. And then, things took a fine turn for Liverpool as Mo Salah (78' P.) converted from the penalty spot to give Liverpool the win. Diego Simeone raced away while a satisfied Jurgen Klopp was seen giving the thumbs up, - probably to Salah for a job well done. The hard-fought win saw Liverpool cement their place at the top of Group B with 9 points after 3W, 0D, & 0L. Over the weekend, Liverpool gave up a two-goal lead for a 2-2 draw in the Premier League game against Brighton, leaving them unbeaten in five games across all competitions: WWWWD. Firmino appears to have worked his way back into Klopp’s heart and could get the nod ahead of Diogo Jota in Liverpool’s 4—3—3 formation, alongside Mane and Salah in attack. Thiago Alcántara (Calf) will be unavailable for this fixture alongside Harvey Elliott (Ankle), while James Milner will miss the next game if booked.
Preview Atlético Madrid Champions League, Nov 3, 2021
Preview Atletico Madrid picked up a 3-0 win over Real Betis at the weekend in LaLiga. The Spanish outfit remains in 2nd place in Group B, having 4 points after 1W, 1D & 1L. ATM has only one defeat in five games across all competitions: WLDDW. On Wednesday, Diego Simeone could line up the same 3—1—4—2 formation, leaving Luis Suarez and João Félix in attack. Antoine Griezmann is suspended while Geoffrey Kondogbia will miss the next match if booked.