We enter the second half of the group stage in the UEFA Champions League, and one of the most exciting matchups of the season will live its second chapter when Liverpool and Atlético lock horns at Anfield this Wednesday.
The memory of Atlético's last visit to this stadium remains, and with that in mind, coach Jurgen Klopp and Co. will try to cement their chances of making the next round with a win here, which would also give Simeone and his team quite a headache for the remaining fixtures.
The Reds top Group B with a perfect record of nine points, and one more victory here would practically seal their spot in the KO Stage. On the contrary, Atlético are currently second behind the Reds with four points (same as Porto), but a defeat for Los Colchoneros would seriously jeopardize their options to enter the next round.
Liverpool's run in all comps has been impressive, as they are the most prolific side in front of goal in Premier League matches and one of the top scorers in the UCL. Their main man for this game will be none other than Mo Salah, who has scored fifteen goals in Premier League and Champions League matches, and his presence will surely wreak havoc among Atlético's defenders. The last time these teams met, Salah bagged himself a brace that led Liverpool's assault to Wanda Metropolitano Stadium and concluded with a 3-2 victory for the English side.
On the other side of the pitch, Atlético enter this game in high spirits after beating Real Betis with an emphatic 3-0 display. The team has dropped points in their last two away games in La Liga, but their only game on the road in the continental competition ended in a 2-1 victory against Milan, which may give the Spaniards some hope to take the win back home here.
This crucial clash for both teams will give fans quite a lot to talk about, but let's have a look at the main issues to consider before the match kicks off.
Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid - Who's in and who's out?
Liverpool - Injured: Naby Keita, Harvey Elliott, James Milner. Doubtful: Thiago, Fabinho.
Atlético Madrid - Injured: Thomas Lemar, Marcos Llorente. Doubtful: Geoffrey Kondogbia. Suspended: Antoine Griezmann.
Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid - Head-to-head stats
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This will be the 7th European meeting between these teams.
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Atlético have won three of those seven games against Liverpool.
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The Reds have only beaten Atlético twice in European tournaments, including October 19's 3-2 victory.
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Liverpool have only beaten Atlético once at Anfield in three attempts.
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This will be Jurgen Klopp's fifth game against Atlético. So far, the German boss has never drawn against Los Colchoneros, as he has led his team to two wins and two losses.
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Atlético's coach Diego Simeone will face Liverpool for the fourth time. His record so far shows two wins and one loss against the Reds.
Broadcast info - Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid
In the U.K.: BBC Radio 5 Live, BT Sport Ultimate, BT Sport App, BT Sport 2, BTSport.com.
In Spain: Movistar+, Movistar Liga de Campeones.
In the U.S.: TUDNxtra, Paramount+, PrendeTV.
In the Netherlands: Ziggo Sport Golf.
In Italy: NOW TV, Sky Sport 4K, Sky Sport 253, Sky Sport Football, SKY Go Italia, Mediaset Infinity.
In Canada: DAZN.
In Brazil: Estádio TNT Sports, HBO Max, TNT Go, TNT Brasil, GUIGO.
In Argentina: ESPN3 Sur, Star+.
In Mexico: HBO Max, TNT Mexico, TNT Go.
In Australia: Stan Sport.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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