Liverpool hosted Atletico Madrid at Anfield on September 9, 2026, in the first matchday of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league phase. Manager Andoni Iraola was seen celebrating with forward Bradley Barcola at full time, as captured in a photograph by Robbie Jay Barratt. The match marked the beginning of the competition's new league phase format.
Liverpool and Atletico Madrid Meet in Champions League League Phase Opener at Anfield
