Liverpool host Atlético Madrid in Champions League second matchday

Liverpool are scheduled to host Atlético Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday in the second matchday of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League. Kick-off is reported for 3 pm ET, with the match available to stream on Paramount+.

CBS Sports reports Liverpool as six-time European champions, while Atlético Madrid have finished as runners-up three times. Liverpool last reached the final in 2022, while Atlético’s most recent final appearance came in 2016.

The clubs enter the fixture after contrasting domestic campaigns in 2025–26, according to the source. Liverpool finished fifth in the English Premier League, while Atlético placed fourth in La Liga.

The reported 90-minute odds list Liverpool at -140, Atlético at +350 and a draw at +310. The total-goals line is set at 2.5.

SportsLine expert Jon Eimer is reported to favour more than 2.5 goals. The source says Liverpool have scored at least twice in each of their past five matches, while Atlético have scored seven goals across their past four.

Liverpool forward Alexander Isak and Atlético midfielder Alex Baena are identified as recent attacking contributors. The supplied material does not confirm the result of the scheduled match.