Champions League

LFC Globe’s Champions League article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.

  • “The plan was to get him sent off” – Jurgen Klopp explains why he withdrew Sadio Mane vs Atletico

    “The plan was to get him sent off” – Jurgen Klopp explains why he withdrew Sadio Mane vs Atletico

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp explained his decision to take Sadio Mane off at half-time, citing Atletico Madrid’s attempts to get him sent off. The Reds succumbed to a 1-0 defeat in the first-leg of their Champions League round-of-16 meeting against Atletico at Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday night as Saul Niguez scored inside the first five…

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  • Liverpool supporters left fuming with Atletico’s theatrics in first-leg defeat

    Liverpool supporters left fuming with Atletico’s theatrics in first-leg defeat

    Liverpool supporters were left unhappy with Atletico Madrid’s play-acting during Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat at Wanda Metropolitano. The Reds succumbed to defeat in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 meeting against the La Liga side, with Saul Niguez bundling home from close-range after just four minutes to give Atletico the win. MORE: Atletico…

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  • Atletico Madrid 1-0 Liverpool – Highlights (Video)

    Atletico Madrid 1-0 Liverpool – Highlights (Video)

    Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool highlights: Liverpool were left frustrated against Atletico after an early Saul Niguez goal saw them fall to 1-0 defeat in the Champions League round of 16 first-leg. Atletico 1-0 Liverpool ‣ 1-0: Saul Niguez (4′) Jurgen Klopp made two changes to the side that beat Norwich at the weekend as match-winning…

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  • Atletico Madrid 1-0 Liverpool – As it happened and reaction

    Atletico Madrid 1-0 Liverpool – As it happened and reaction

    Keep up with all the live updates from Liverpool’s Champions League round-of-16 first-leg meeting against Atletico Madrid. The reigning European champions kick off the knockout stages of the Champions League on Tuesday night as they take on Diego Simeone’s side at Wanda Metropolitano. It’s sure to be an intriguing 90 minutes of football in Spain’s…

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  • Confirmed Liverpool team vs Atletico: Mane returns to starting eleven

    Confirmed Liverpool team vs Atletico: Mane returns to starting eleven

    Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool starting eleven for tonight’s Champions League round-of-16 first-leg tie against Atletico Madrid. The Reds boss makes two changes to the side that beat Norwich at the weekend as match-winning substitute Sadio Mane returns alongside Fabinho. WATCH: Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool → Alisson starts in goal, as expected, with Trent…

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  • Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool – Preview and Worldwide TV Info

    Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool – Preview and Worldwide TV Info

    Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool live streaming available – Watch live online as Liverpool face Atletico in the Champions League knockout stages. Atletico vs Liverpool ‣ Champions League ‣ Wanda Metropolitano ‣ 18 February 2020 ‣ KO: 20:00 GMT It’s back to business in the Champions League as Liverpool resume the defence of their European Cup…

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  • Watch: Jurgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold preview Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool

    Watch: Jurgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold preview Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool

    Jurgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold spoke to reporters in Spain ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League round-of-16 first-leg tie against Atletico Madrid. The Reds resume their Champions League campaign on Tuesday night as they travel to Wanda Metropolitano to face Diego Simeone’s side. The reigning European champions will be looking for a positive result to take…

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  • The best photos as super-sub Mane gives Liverpool 1-0 win over Norwich

    The best photos as super-sub Mane gives Liverpool 1-0 win over Norwich

    The best photos from Carrow Road as Liverpool continued their staggering Premier League run with a 1-0 win over Norwich City. Jurgen Klopp’s side went 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League table as Sadio Mane scored a late goal to give the Reds a 1-0 victory at Norwich on Saturday evening.…

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  • Why Liverpool supporters can forget the idea of Philippe Coutinho making Anfield return

    Why Liverpool supporters can forget the idea of Philippe Coutinho making Anfield return

    Liverpool have been tenuously linked with a move for former Reds midfielder Philippe Coutinho, but it remains a highly unlikely proposition. Coutinho made a £142 million move to Barcelona in January 2018, with Liverpool going on to invest the huge transfer fee in Alisson and Virgil van Dijk. The duo have made a remarkable contribution…

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  • Dejan Lovren insists Liverpool squad want to be “remembered as one of the best teams”

    Dejan Lovren insists Liverpool squad want to be “remembered as one of the best teams”

    Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren insists the Reds are hungrier than ever despite holding a 22-point lead at the summit of the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp’s side hold a mammoth lead at the top of the league table, with the Reds looking certain to clinch their first league title after 30 years. Having failed to win…

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