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LdC - Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Preview: History and Records

Liverpool welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield tonight Wednesday 17 September at 19:00 (GMT) in the 1st round of Champions league group stage.

The tie marks yet another heavyweight battle between 2 club with rich history in the competition.

Recent History Between the Two

This's the 3rd time in 6 season the sides meet in Europe. Liverpool won both group matches in 2021 /22 (3 - 2 away .. 2 - 0 home) but Atletico famously ended the Reds title defense in 2019 /20 (1 - 0 home .. 2 - 3 away).

Liverpool’s Form Against Spanish Clubs

Liverpool have won their last 4 Champions League game against Spanish opposition including victories over Real Madrid (2 - 0) & Girona (1 - 0) in last season’s campaign.

This's their 17th participation in the competition having reached 5 final and lifting the trophy in 2005 & 2019.

The Reds were eliminated last season in the Round of 16 against eventual winners Paris Saint Germain.

Atletico’s Challenge

Atletico Madrid enter their 16th Champions League campaign, 13th in a row. They were runners up in 2014 & 2016, both times losing to Real Madrid.

Their record against Premier League teams is poor (just one) win in their last 8 match (2 draw .. 5 defeat).

They’ve never won group stage match against English opposition.

What to Expect at Anfield

Liverpool have lost their opening match only twice in their last 14 campaigns while Atletico have suffered defeat in just 2 of their previous 15 group openers.