Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid as Iraola provides update on Bradley Barcola

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid as Iraola provides update on Bradley Barcola
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Liverpool secured a comeback victory against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League fixture at Anfield. Despite falling behind early, the home side recovered after halftime as Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai scored. Manager Andoni Iraola cited tactical adjustments after halftime for the improved performance. Forward Bradley Barcola was substituted on the hour mark, but Iraola confirmed the winger suffered only from cramps rather than a significant injury. Rio Ngumoha was also withdrawn at the same time. The win follows recent commentary from Mac Allister regarding his contract status with the club. Liverpool now looks toward recovery for its next match.

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  • •Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid at Anfield in their first Champions League match.
  • •Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai scored the winning goals for Liverpool.
  • •Andoni Iraola confirmed Bradley Barcola was substituted due to cramps.
  • •Liverpool trailed early before making tactical adjustments to a 5-3-2 formation.
Latest Updates
  • 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola drops double Liverpool injury update ahead of Fulham clash
  • 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Iraola calms injury fears: Barcola’s issue “just cramps,” Liverpool hopeful for Fulham; Gakpo to be assessed
  • 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola gives positive Barcola injury update and praises Mac Allister after first Champions League win
  • 9:02 PMLiverpool.com — Bradley Barcola shows Liverpool promise as Iraola copies Simeone - 5 talking points vs Atletico - Liverpool.com
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Iraola Calms Bradley Barcola Injury Fears After Liverpool Beat Atletico Madrid 2-1Liverpool got the result they wanted against Atletico Madrid, and Andoni Iraola moved quickly to shut down the only re...

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Andoni Iraola has eased concerns over Bradley Barcola by revealing the Liverpool winger's issue against Atletico Madrid was 'just cramps'.Barcola's full debut was curtailed after an hour against Atlet...

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Andoni Iraola gave a positive injury update on Liverpool forward Bradley Barcola after the winger was taken off early in the win over Atletico Madrid.Barcola made his first Liverpool start in the Cham...

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