From Real Madrid's trip to Kazakhstan to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea return with Benfica, Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League is jam-packed with plenty of intrigue but the theme of the week just might be the opportunity to bounce back as several European heavyweights return to play after weekend losses.

Liverpool commence their Champions League campaign on Wednesday evening when they host Spanish side Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Liverpool v Atletico Madrid best bets Hugo Ekitike to score first at

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Reds chase strong start as Simeone’s side look to break English curseLdC - Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Preview: History and Records Liverpool welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield tonight Wednesday

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid: Preview, Prediction and Lineups. Liverpool look to maintain their winning start to the 2025–26 season when they host Atlético Madrid in their Champions League opener on Wednesday evening.

Perfect through the first four games of La Liga play to position themselves atop the table, Real Madrid get their Champions League campaign under way as they host French giants Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.