Alexis Mac Allister was the hero for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, with the midfield ace receiving plenty of praise for his display

Alexander Sorloth remains out of action for Atletico Madrid one month after suffering a muscle injury in pre-season. The Norwegian striker has missed all five official fixtures so far, leaving manager Diego Simeone forced to improvise with his frontline during a challenging start to the campaign.

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid will go head-to-head at Anfield in their opening Champions League game on Wednesday night.

Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of the Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Champions League fixture at Anfield on September 9. For Andoni Iraola, this a first European night under the lights as Liverpool coach,

Andoni Iraola has never managed a side in the Champions League and gets Diego Simeone’s Atleti as his first test.

Bradley Barcola limped out of his home debut for Liverpool in their Champions League game against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday with an apparent calf injury.

Giuliano Simeone delivered a family rescue act in the ‌dying moments, earning Atletico Madrid a dramatic 2-2 draw with Villarreal after his father Diego's side had been reduced to 10 men on a scorching afternoon of fan anger and frayed nerves.