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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid preview: Prediction, date, kick-off times, venue, how to watch Champions League match on DAZN
The Champions League returns for the 2025-26 season, and you can see all the action live in selected countries on DAZN.
The competition once again begins with the new league phase after it was introduced last season, and matchday one sees some huge games across three nights, including Liverpool's opener against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool are always a threat to win this entire competition, having been crowned champions of Europe a whopping six times.
Arne Slot guided the Reds to the Premier League title in his first season in charge last term, but suffered agony in the Champions League.
Liverpool were beaten on penalties by eventual tournament winners Paris St-Germain in the last 16 of Europe's premier competition.
Last season, Atletico Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League, also at the last-16 stage, by Real Madrid in a penalty shootout after Julian Alvarez's penalty was controversially disallowed.
Domestically, Diego Simeone's side finished third in La Liga last season and have made a distinctly sluggish start to their league campaign this term.
But a trip to Anfield in the Champions League is always guaranteed to stir the blood of Liverpool and visiting teams alike, so Simeone's men will look to cause an upset against the champions of England.
DAZN News has all the information ahead of Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid kick-off date
Liverpool vs Athletico Madrid will take place at 8 pm BST on Wednesday, September 17, in the Champions League
That means that fans watching in the US and Canada can see the game at 3 pm ET and 12 pm PT, while it's a 7 am kick-off on Thursday, September 18, for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Wednesday, September 17
- Kick-off: 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT / 7 am NZST (Thursday)
Where is Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid being played?
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid will take place at Anfield, Liverpool.
The stadium has been home to the Reds since the club's formation in 1892 and has a capacity of 61,276.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid - the key men
Alexander Isak - Liverpool
The Sweden striker recently arrived at Anfield in a British club-record £125million transfer from Newcastle United, where he emerged as one of the best goalscorers in European football.
Having arrived from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2022, Isak scored 62 goals in 109 appearances for the St. James’ Park club.
Isak netted 54 times in 86 Premier League outings for the Magpies, with 23 of those goals coming last season, when he finished second behind Mohamed Salah in the race for the Golden Boot.
Liverpool FC
Julian Alvarez - Atletico Madrid
Last summer, Alvarez was transferred from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid in a move worth around £82 million.
The Argentine forward has since flourished in Spain, producing an impressive first season at the Metropolitano and quickly becoming integral to Diego Simeone’s plans.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid prediction
Earning a result at Anfield is a daunting task for any visiting team, and Atletico will be challenged during every minute of play.
They have enough quality to give Liverpool a game but the Reds have the requisite firepower to edge an entertaining encounter and get their campaign off to a winning start.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Atletico Madrid
Full Champions League fixture list for Matchday 1
Tuesday 16 September
- Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal
- PSV vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- Benfica vs Qarabag FK
- Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund
- Real Madrid vs Marseille
- Tottenham vs Villarreal
Wednesday 17 September
- Olympiacos vs AE Pafos
- Slavia Prague vs Bodo/Glimt
- Ajax vs Inter
- Bayern Munich vs Chelsea
- Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid
- PSG vs Atalanta
Thursday, 18 September
- Club Brugge vs Monaco
- Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen
- Frankfurt vs Galatasaray
- Manchester City vs Napoli
- Newcastle vs Barcelona
- Sporting vs Kairat Almaty
How to watch the Champions League in the USA on DAZN
Soccer fans in the US can watch selected Champions League as part of their DAZN subscription package, in Spanish language.
For each match week, DAZN will have exclusive coverage of the top three pick games, including the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool, and PSG, in Spanish. Click here to see which games are available on DAZN .
Sign up between September 11-September 19, 2025, to get an Annual Subscription for $179.99 (down from $224.99) as a one-off up-front cost; or $15.99 per month for 12 months, (reduced from $19.99 per month)*.
A DAZN subscription also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
CBS has coverage of every Champions League match in English language this season. You can get more details and subscribe to CBS's Champions League coverage here.
*New customers only
How to watch the Champions League in New Zealand on DAZN
Every Champions League game during the 2025-26 season is streamed in high-definition and comes as part of a DAZN subscription.
New customers can get a special 20% discount for a subscription. Sign up between September 11-September 19, 2025, to get an Annual Subscription for $119.99 (down from $149.99) as a one-off up-front cost; or $11.99 per month for 12 months, (reduced from $14.99)*.
A DAZN subscription also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
How to watch the Champions League in Canada on DAZN
Watch every game of the Champions League this season in Canada with a DAZN subscription.
There are three subscription options, offering differing selections of sports in each. Access to every Champions League match is included in all three package offerings, ranging from $29.99 to $44.99 per month (for 12 months)
