Atletico Madrid reports two attacking absences for Champions League match at Liverpool

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Atletico Madrid reports two attacking absences for Champions League match at Liverpool
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Atletico Madrid will be missing two forwards for their upcoming Champions League match against Liverpool at Anfield this Wednesday. Striker Alexander Sorloth is expected to remain unavailable due to injury, while Arnau Ortiz is ruled out by a suspension carrying over from a previous competition. The Spanish side arrives in Merseyside following a 3-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao in domestic play. Liverpool enters the match after a win against Ipswich but will also manage forward absences of their own, including Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa. This marks the sixth Champions League meeting between the two clubs within the current decade as they prepare to open their European campaign.

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  • •Alexander Sorloth remains sidelined for Atletico Madrid with an injury.
  • •Arnau Ortiz is suspended for the fixture due to a previous red card.
  • •Liverpool faces the match without Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa due to injuries.
  • •The match takes place this Wednesday at Anfield.
  • •Atletico Madrid recently recorded a 3-0 loss in their domestic league campaign.
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