Liverpool defeats Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Champions League opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener at Anfield. Marcos Llorente initially put the visitors ahead, forcing Liverpool to adjust after struggling against an unfamiliar defensive structure. Manager Andoni Iraola accepted responsibility for the team’s slow start, noting that tactical changes at halftime allowed his side to regain control. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister scored the decisive goals to complete the comeback. Iraola commended his team's character and highlighted the offensive contributions of Ronald Araujo, who provided an assist during the match.
- •Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield.
- •Marcos Llorente scored the opening goal for Atletico Madrid.
- •Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister provided the goals for Liverpool.
- •Andoni Iraola cited his own tactical setup as a cause for the team's initial struggles.
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — 'I'm pleased to hear the manager come out and take responsibility'
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola says he must ‘take the blame’ for one thing in Liverpool’s win over Atletico Madrid
"The Redmen TV's Dan Clubbe says there are still things to iron out for Liverpool following their 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid. BBC Radio Merseyside discussed Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's post-match comments on Wednesday, when he admitted he was surprised "tactically" by Diego Simeone's side and took blame for their opening goal.
"Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Andoni Iraola Praises Character in Champions League ComebackLiverpool got the result. More importantly, they got it the hard way.A 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:24 AM'I'm pleased to hear the manager come out and take responsibility'
The Redmen TV's Dan Clubbe says there are still things to iron out for Liverpool following their 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid. BBC Radio Merseyside discussed Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's post-match comments on Wednesday, when he admitted he was surprised "tactically" by Diego Simeone's side and took blame for their opening goal.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 9:55 AMAndoni Iraola says he must ‘take the blame’ for one thing in Liverpool’s win over Atletico Madrid
Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Andoni Iraola Praises Character in Champions League ComebackLiverpool got the result. More importantly, they got it the hard way.A 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their ...
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