Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid as Iraola provides update on Bradley Barcola
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

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 Rio Ngumoha was also withdrawn at the same time.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.
- •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.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola gives positive Barcola injury update and praises Mac Allister after first Champions League win
"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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