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Alexis Mac Allister celebrates his winning goal for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid at Anfield

LiverpoolAtlético Madrid9 September 2026

Mac Allister answers contract questions with stunning winner as Liverpool beat Atletico 2-1

Liverpool launched their bid for a seventh European Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Dominik Szoboszlai cancelled out Marcos Llorente's opener before Alexis Mac Allister smashed in a left-footed winner from 20 yards. Andoni Iraola marked his Champions League debut in charge with a victory, though the Reds conceded first for the third time in four games.

Natilla·7 min read

Real Madrid players celebrating a goal against Inter Milan in the Champions League.

Real MadridChampions League9 September 2026

Mbappe and Valverde fire Real Madrid past Inter Milan

Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan. Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde were both on target as the Spanish side secured the win in a tight match.

varela·4 min read

Ferran Torres celebrates one of his three goals for PSG during the 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League.

FC BarcelonaChampions League9 September 2026

Ferran Torres hits hat-trick as PSG open Champions League title defence with 6-1 rout

Paris Saint-Germain began their Champions League title defence with a commanding 6-1 home win over Slovan Bratislava. New signing Ferran Torres scored three goals and Ousmane Dembele added two as the French champions started their bid for a third straight European crown. Barcelona, Sporting and Stuttgart also picked up wins on the opening matchday.

Javi

·4 min read

Erling Haaland celebrates a goal for Manchester City against Porto at the Estadio do Dragao during a Champions League match.

Manchester CityChampions League9 September 2026

Haaland accuses Rosario of grabbing his bum in Man City's heated win at Porto

Erling Haaland claimed Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during Manchester City's tense 2-0 Champions League win at the Estadio do Dragao. The incident happened in stoppage time, shortly after the Norwegian striker scored his second goal of the night. The match also featured a tunnel bust-up at half-time and several controversial calls that UEFA will now review.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Michael Carrick watches from the Old Trafford touchline during a Manchester United training session ahead of the Champions League match against Sabah.

Manchester UnitedChampions League9 September 2026

Carrick relishes United's Champions League return against Sabah before derby test

Michael Carrick is set to lead Manchester United back into the Champions League after two years away. United host Sabah at Old Trafford and the manager admits playing on Thursday is not ideal with the Manchester derby coming on Sunday. Despite a mixed start in the Premier League, the club wants to go as far as possible in a competition he describes as magical.

varela·5 min read

Vinicius during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Inter at the Santiago Bernabéu, working hard defensively to recover the ball.

Real MadridChampions League9 September 2026

Vinicius records nine ball recoveries against Inter as Mourinho backs him after mixed Bernabéu reception

The Brazilian winger delivered a huge defensive effort in the Champions League opener against Inter, winning the ball back nine times, but he struggled in front of goal and once again heard both whistles and applause at the Bernabéu. Mourinho defended his player and praised his commitment above everything else.

varela·6 min read

Atlético de Madrid president Enrique Cerezo speaks to journalists at Anfield before the Champions League match against Liverpool.

Champions LeagueAtlético Madrid9 September 2026

Enrique Cerezo warns about Julián Álvarez: "The matter is closed"

Atlético de Madrid president Enrique Cerezo spoke to the media at Anfield ahead of the Champions League clash against Liverpool. He discussed Julián Álvarez's current situation, made it clear that the case is settled, and admitted the team is excited about the possibility of playing the final at the Metropolitano.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Vinicius Júnior, looking serious on the Santiago Bernabéu pitch, hears the jeers coming from a section of the Real Madrid crowd.

Real MadridChampions League9 September 2026

The Bernabéu, Vinicius's biggest problem: more jeers without explanation

The Brazilian was once again the target of whistles at the Santiago Bernabéu during the match against Inter. Neither his nine ball recoveries, a figure he had not reached since 2020, nor Mourinho's support could stop a breakdown that is getting worse with every game.

Natilla·6 min read

Andoni Iraola looks across the Anfield pitch during a Liverpool training session before the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.

LiverpoolAtlético Madrid9 September 2026

Andoni Iraola has never beaten Diego Simeone: the record before Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid

Andoni Iraola faces Atletico Madrid at Anfield with an unfinished piece of business: he has never beaten Diego Simeone. As a player or as a manager, the Liverpool head coach has managed just one draw in five meetings with the Argentine. The Champions League showdown gives Iraola the chance to rewrite that story on the biggest stage of his career.

varela·5 min read

Floodlit view of Anfield's pitch at night with players warming up before the Champions League match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid.

Champions LeagueAtlético Madrid9 September 2026

Atletico Madrid launch Metropolitano Champions final dream at Anfield against Liverpool

Atletico Madrid visit Andoni Iraola's Liverpool at Anfield this Wednesday at 21:00 in the opening round of the Champions League league phase. It is the first step of a season-long pursuit for the final at the Metropolitano on June 5, 2027. Simeone is considering a three-man back line with Cuti Romero starting.

Natilla·5 min read