Atletico vs liverpool news
Here are some recent news updates about the upcoming match between Atlético Madrid and Liverpool:
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2020
- Time: 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT)
- Venue: Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
- Competition: UEFA Champions League, Group B
Recent Form
- Atlético Madrid: Won 2-0 against Real Valladolid in La Liga, drew 0-0 against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
- Liverpool: Won 3-1 against Leicester City in the Premier League, drew 0-0 against Midtjylland in the Champions League.
Injury Updates
- Atlético Madrid: Defender José Giménez is ruled out due to a knee injury, while midfielder Koke is a doubt after picking up a knock in the weekend's match.
- Liverpool: Forward Diogo Jota is expected to miss the match due to a muscle strain, while midfielder Thiago Alcântara is a doubt after picking up a minor injury.
Team News
- Atlético Madrid: Coach Diego Simeone is expected to stick with the same starting lineup that beat Bayern Munich, with Luis Suárez and João Félix leading the attack.
- Liverpool: Manager Jürgen Klopp may make changes to his lineup, with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mané likely to start alongside Mohamed Salah up front.
Key Stats
- Atlético Madrid have won 4 of their last 5 matches in the Champions League, including a 3-2 win over Liverpool at Anfield in October.
- Liverpool have won 3 of their last 4 matches in the Champions League, including a 2-0 win over Atlético Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano in 2019.
- The two teams have met 6 times in the Champions League, with Atlético Madrid winning 2, Liverpool winning 3, and 1 draw.
Quotes
- Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone: "We know that Liverpool are a very strong team, but we're confident in our ability to get a good result."
- Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp: "We're looking forward to the match, it's a big one for us. We know that Atlético Madrid are a tough opponent, but we're ready for the challenge."