Atletico Madrid – Liverpool

Liverpool are back in action with a crucial Champions League fixture this weekend as they lock horns with Atletico Madrid in a Group B clash on Tuesday. Atletico Madrid have shown tremendous improvement under Diego Simeone in recent years and are a formidable force in Europe. The reigning Spanish champions eased past Barcelona earlier this month and will need a similar performance in this fixture.

Liverpool, on the other hand, lost out on the Premier League title to Manchester City last season and will want to make amends this year. The Merseyside giants are in excellent form at the moment and thrashed Watford by a 5-0 margin over the weekend.

Atletico Madrid have a good record against Liverpool and have won three out of six matches played between the two teams. Atletico have a good record against Liverpool and have won three out of six matches played between the two teams. Liverpool are the better team at the moment, however, and hold a slight edge going into this game.