UEFA Champions League: Recap of the clashes between Liverpool and Atlético Madrid

Liverpool kicks off its European season against Atletico Madrid. This is not the first time these two teams have faced each other in the UEFA Champions League or other European competitions. This will be their 12th meeting.

The last encounter between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool took place at Anfield. In fact, it was during the opening match of the UEFA Champions League, exactly 51 weeks ago. The Reds won the match 3-2, thanks to a last-minute goal from Virgil Van Dijk, marking their fourth victory against the Colchoneros.

Atletico Madrid has also recorded 4 victories against Liverpool. The most memorable remains the most recent one in 2020, when Diego Simeone's side eliminated the Reds, the defending champions, in the Round of 16.

The two teams also met in the semi-finals of the Europa League during the 2009-2010 season, where Liverpool came out on top.

There is thus a perfect tie between these two clubs, which also show 3 draws. Among them is a friendly match during the Audi Cup on August 2, 2017, with all three ending in a 1-1 scoreline. This 12th clash could reignite the rivalry between these two teams!