Champions League: Who will score in Liverpool vs. Atlético Madrid?
by Tyler Doty | by Tyler Doty
Liverpool vs Atletico: A match with history
This will be the eleventh time in history that the English and Spanish teams have faced each other in an official match, with an even record of three wins for Liverpool, three draws, and four wins for Atlético Madrid.
Liverpool are the current Premier League champions, undoubtedly one of the most in-form teams in Europe and contenders to win the Champions League group stage as they did last season, becoming the first club to achieve this. Furthermore, despite losing the Community Shield to Crystal Palace, they are in great form, having won their first four league games.
Atlético Madrid finished third in the Spanish league after fighting for the league title until the end of last season; however, a string of defeats against Barcelona and Real Madrid meant they had a terrible end to the year. Added to this, they have had a poor start to the year, winning only one of their four league games, casting doubt on the future of Cholo Simeone.
Who will score in Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid?
The Anfield side made some big signings in the transfer market, bringing in important names in attack, such as Germany's Florian Wirtz, France's Hugo Ekitike, and Sweden's Aleksander Isak, with these reinforcements costing a total of €360 million. It should be noted that the former Newcastle player will not be available for this match.
However, despite the arrival of new names to Arne Slot's squad, the scoring responsibility still belongs to Egyptian Mohamed Salah, who was the top scorer in the English league last season and has already scored at the start of this season. If you think the winger will score, we invite you to check out the best betting sites, where you can bet that the Egyptian will score in his Champions League debut.
On the other side, there is no doubt that Atlético Madrid's trump card is Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, who was the Colchonero's top scorer last season with a total of 30 goals in all competitions. However, some media outlets have reported that the striker will miss the match due to a knee injury.
In this scenario, the responsibility for Cholo Simeone's team's attack falls on Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth, who scored 25 goals last season in all competitions in his debut season with Atlético, after his match against Villarreal.
Where can I watch this Champions League match in the U.S.?
If you're in the United States, you can watch the Champions League live on Paramount+, with kickoff typically around 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT, depending on the match. Some games may also air on CBS Sports Network for those with a cable subscription.
In addition to watching the match live, you can also explore the latest betting odds from top U.S. sportsbooks to add even more excitement. It’s a great way to stay engaged while enjoying the best club competition in world football.
