"UEFA Champions League openers don't come much bigger than mega club Liverpool pitted against Spain's powerhouse outfit, Atletico Madrid. The reigning English Premier League champions, who have started their new domestic campaign with a perfect 4-0 record, will be looking to avenge their disappointing round-of-16 exit from last season's Champions League, where they lost a heartbreaking penalty shootout to eventual title-winners PSG."
"Atletico, who finished a strong third position in last season's La Liga behind Barcelona and Real Madrid, are the only team in history to reach three Champions League finals without having won the trophy a record they want to put to rest by going one better this season. Here is all to know about the matchday 1 fixture: Liverpool fans were denied the chance to watch British record signing Alexander Isak in action"
Liverpool host Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday, September 17 at 9pm (19:00 GMT) in the opening match of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Al Jazeera Sport will provide build-up from 6pm (16:00 GMT) ahead of live text commentary. Liverpool are reigning English Premier League champions and have started the domestic season with a 4-0 record. Liverpool seek to avenge a round-of-16 exit last season after a penalty shootout defeat to eventual winners PSG. Atletico finished third in La Liga and remain the only team to reach three Champions League finals without winning the trophy. British record signing Alexander Isak is not yet fully match fit after injury but is expected to feature for around 45 minutes in the coming fixtures.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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