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Liverpool 2-1 Atlético Madrid: Hosts Win Champions League Opener but Barcola Limps Off - as It Happened

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Andoni Iraola won his first Champions League match as Liverpool began their European campaign against Atlético Madrid at Anfield.

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[Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Ga-eul] 'Veteran' Koke (Atletico Madrid) was furious. It was because of his 'teammate' Julian Alvarez. Atletico Madrid, led by manager Diego Simeone, suffered a 2-1 comeback defeat against Liverpool (England) in the first leg of the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League (UCL) League Phase, held at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on the 10th (KST). Atletico Madrid in the first half

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Liverpool's victory over Atletico was Andoni Iraola's first experience of the Champions League atmosphere as a coach.

Atletico lost 2-1 at Liverpool, following a modest evolution in the second part. The Madrilenians went very well in the match, on Anfield Road, and Llorente scored in the guests' rights, out of the care of Julian Alvarez. But as the game advanced in time, "the landscape has changed. ...

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London. Liverpool have registered a comeback victory in the Champions League with the help of Alexis McAllister's brilliant goal. Liverpool overcame a one-goal deficit at home to defeat Spanish team Atletico Madrid 2-1. Atletico Madrid had taken the early lead in the match. Marcos Llorente scored the winner with a superb pass from Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, who returned to the 'starting line-up' […] The post Champions League: Liverpool's …

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G3 Football broke the news on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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