"Looking to lay down a European marker when they get their Champions League adventure underway on Wednesday night, Liverpool will welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield. Making real history last season as they secured a record-breaking 20th domestic crown, the Reds have once again come flying out of the traps since opening the new campaign last month and they find themselves pencilled in as a leading European contender this year."
"While Liverpool might not have been at their clinical best last weekend, Arne Slot's men did mark their return from September's fortnight interval with a 1-0 victory away at Premier League returners Burnley. Regarded as a standout contender to defend their domestic crown this season, the former Feyenoord boss has seen his superstar squad come flying out of the traps since opening up the new campaign last month. Heading into September's international break with a stellar 1-0 win at home against bitter title rivals Arsenal, Liverpool have won all of their first four Premier League appearances."
"While Atletico might have marked their return from September's international break with a much-welcomed boost, Diego Simeone's men have drastically failed to find any kind of stability and face what is a heavyweight challenge here."
"Spearheading Liverpool to their record-breaking 20th domestic crown last season and claiming the Premier League's Golden Boot, Mohamed Salah has only further underlined his status as an Anfield icon."
Liverpool host Atletico Madrid at Anfield to begin their Champions League campaign. Liverpool secured a record-breaking 20th domestic crown last season and have started the new season strongly. Liverpool won all four opening Premier League matches, including 1-0 victories over Arsenal and Burnley, and are the only English club with a 100% start. Atletico returned from the international break with a boost but have failed to find stability under Diego Simeone and face a heavyweight challenge. Mohamed Salah led Liverpool's title charge last season and won the Premier League Golden Boot, reinforcing his Anfield status.
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