Liverpool v Atletico de Madrid: How to watch Champions League opener at Anfield

Liverpool begin their 2026-27 Champions League campaign against Atletico de Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday, with the Reds aiming to make home advantage count against last season’s semi-finalists.

The match will kick off at 19:00 GMT on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, at Anfield in Liverpool. It is one of the standout fixtures of the opening matchday of the league phase.

Liverpool will hope to start their European campaign with a victory, while Atletico de Madrid travel to England looking to claim an important result away from home.

How to watch Liverpool v Atletico de Madrid

The match will be broadcast in the following territories:

– France: Canal+ Foot and myCANAL – Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport Premier League and New World Sport – Belgium: DAZN and Proximus Pickx – Switzerland: Blue Sport – Netherlands: Ziggo Sport – Spain: Movistar Liga de Campeones – United States: Paramount+ and beIN XTRA – North Africa: beIN Sports – Germany, Italy, Portugal and Austria: DAZN

Liverpool and Atletico de Madrid have developed a familiar rivalry in European competition, with their meetings typically close and decided by narrow margins.

Liverpool have won the past three meetings between the sides and have appeared particularly comfortable when facing Spanish clubs. That recent record will give confidence to Arne Slot’s side, although Atletico’s experience in high-level European football makes them a significant test.

Form guide

Liverpool’s start to the Premier League season has been mixed. They drew against Newcastle and Nottingham before recording their first victory at Ipswich, where they won 2-0.

The Reds finished fifth in the Premier League last season and will be looking to draw on their European experience as they begin another Champions League campaign.

Atletico de Madrid reached the semi-finals of last season’s Champions League, underlining their credentials on the continental stage. Diego Simeone’s side also made a positive start to the new La Liga campaign before suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat at Bilbao.

Atletico will be keen to respond quickly to that result, but face a difficult assignment against Liverpool at Anfield.

Prediction and betting odds

Liverpool are rated slight favourites, with a 57% chance of victory. Atletico de Madrid are given a 20% chance of winning, while the probability of a draw is assessed at 23%.

The home side’s advantage could prove decisive, although the figures point towards a closely fought contest.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 2-1 win for Liverpool.

The betting company 1xBet lists Liverpool at 1.73 to win, with the draw priced at 4.10 and an Atletico de Madrid victory also available at 4.10.