Marcos Llorente scored in the 17th minute to give Atletico Madrid a 1-0 lead against Liverpool in the opening match of the 2026/27 Champions League season at Anfield. The 31-year-old Spanish midfielder continued his remarkable scoring streak against the Reds, having netted four goals across their two previous encounters. In March 2020, his brace helped Atletico eliminate Liverpool in the round of 16 of the competition. A win at Anfield in the first match of the season would send a strong message from Atletico. For Liverpool, a home defeat would put the club in a tricky position early in their European campaign.
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