Liverpool XI vs Atletico Madrid: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Champions League

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·17 de setembro de 2025

Liverpool XI vs Atletico Madrid: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Champions League

Alexander Isak could make an eagerly-awaited debut in high-profile Anfield showdown

Liverpool open their Champions League campaign by welcoming Atletico Madrid to Anfield tonight.

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The Reds are in good form this term, winning all four of their Premier League games so far, and they are looking to better their run on the continent from last year, where they were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16.

Arne Slot’s side take on Atletico for the first time since 2021, where they faced them twice in the old Champions League group stage format.

On both occasions, the English side emerged victorious, beating their Spanish counterparts 2-0 at Anfield and 3-2 at the Wanda Metropolitano. Both times Atleti had a man sent off, with Felipe dismissed in the first game, and Antoine Griezmann seeing red in the second.

Now, the big talking point is whether Alexander Isak will make his debut for his new club following his £125million move from Newcastle.

The Swede did not feature against Burnley in Liverpool’s 1-0 win at Turf Moor, with Slot insisting that he would ease in his newest recruit, who has not had a full pre-season after his attempts to force a move. But Isak is with the squad and in contention to make his debut.

In the squad: Alexander Isak

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Liverpool’s other summer signings, including Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, could also be in line to make their European bows for their new employers, while Jeremie Frimpong is back in contention after he made his return from injury off the bench at the weekend.

Alexis Mac Allister could also play a part, while Curtis Jones’ situation remains unclear after he was missing from the squad against Burnley with a knock.

Isak and Mac Allister were both seen training with the squad on Tuesday, although Jones was nowhere to be seen.

Predicted Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo

Doubt: Jones

Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday September 17, 2025

Venue: Anfield, Liverpool

How to watch: TNT Sports 1