When Liverpool travels to Atletico Madrid for their Group B match on Tuesday, they will look to maintain their flawless start to the 2021-22 Champions League.
On matchday two, Jurgen Klopp’s team thrashed Porto 5-1, while Atletico Madrid snatched a last-gasp victory over AC Milan.
Team news
Atletico Madrid
- Geoffrey Kondogbia might start at centre-back if Diego Simeone opts for a three-man defense with Stefan Savic suspended and Jose Gimenez injured.
- Matheus Cunha is still out, but Marcos Llorente is back in the mix and expecting to play.
- In the middle of the park, however, Thomas Lemar and Rodrigo De Paul are expected to flank Koke.
Liverpool
- Following international service, Fabinho and Alisson traveled straight to Madrid and should have an immediate impact.
- Curtis Jones is a significant question, and with Thiago and Harvey Elliott out, Naby Keita and James Milner are fighting for a starting spot in the middle.
- Jurgen Klopp may stick with Roberto Firmino in attack after his outstanding performance against Watford.
Prediction
- Because Atletico Madrid’s match against Granada was postponed on Saturday, the hosts have got more time to prepare for this one. Last time out in the competition, the La Liga side came back to defeat AC Milan late on.
- Liverpool’s perfect start to the season was maintained with a 5-0 victory over Watford on Saturday. The Reds have been brilliant in the Champions League, scoring eight goals in two games, and will be seeking to keep their perfect record in the competition intact.
- While Atletico has had extra rest in preparation for Liverpool’s visit on Tuesday, the away side’s offense was on fire at Vicarage Road on Saturday, and the Reds might win this one.
Match Facts
- Under 2.5 goals have been scored in each of Atletico’s last five encounters against Liverpool in all competitions.
Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:
Oblak; Felipe, Kondogbia, Hermoso; Trippier, De Paul, Koke, Lemar, Carrasco; Suarez, Griezmann
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Keita; Salah, Firmino, Mane
Our Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Liverpool