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Liverpool Faces Atleti Without Salah

9 Sep

Summary

Liverpool aims to avoid a fourth consecutive loss to Atletico.
Atleti won both previous UCL round of 16 ties against Liverpool.
Liverpool opens UCL campaign at home without star Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool is set to host Atlético Madrid in a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter. The Reds have won their last three Champions League games against Atlético, a streak they will aim to extend, as the Spanish club has never lost four consecutive matches against an opponent in the competition's history. However, Atlético's previous two victories against Liverpool in the UCL both occurred in the 2019-20 round of 16. This marks Liverpool's first Champions League campaign since 2014-15 without Mohamed Salah, their leading scorer and assist provider.

Atlético Madrid boasts a consistent presence in the Champions League, participating for the 14th consecutive season since 2013-14. Liverpool, meanwhile, has a strong home record in their opening European matches, remaining unbeaten in 12 such games, with their last three all ending in 3-2 victories, including against Atlético last season. Dominik Szoboszlai was a standout performer for Liverpool in the previous Champions League season, leading the team in goals, assists, distance covered, and possession won.

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