Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Tempting Bradley Barcola odds you should back for Champions League clash

Liverpool will get their 2026-27 Champions League campaign underway with a mouth-watering tie against Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday night.

It will also be the first time Andoni Iraola has prepared his side for a Champions League game, providing another test of his managerial qualities.

The Reds have made an unbeaten start to the new season and picked up their first win last week when they defeated Ipswich Town 2-0 away at Portman Road.

A lot has been said and written about Liverpool's unbalanced squad, but with the transfer window now closed, Iraola will have no option but to work with the resources available to him.

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Bradley Barcola to shine for the Reds

While Alexander Isak has scored in his last two matches, all eyes will be on Bradley Barcola for this one.

Barcola joined Liverpool in the summer transfer window for a fee of around £106m after winning two Champions League titles with Paris Saint-Germain.

Ahead of the match, reports have emerged that Cody Gakpo missed training as a precaution, meaning Barcola could be in line to face Atletico.

The 24-year-old scored six goals and registered nine assists in the Champions League during his time at PSG, and he will be looking to improve that tally.

Barcola is priced at 23/20 (3.30) to score anytime during the match and 11/10 (2.10) to either score or assist.

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Can the Reds secure home win?

The Rojiblancos have made a stuttering start to their new campaign, winning two of their opening four matches.

Diego Simeone's side lost the previous game 3-0 against Athletic Bilbao, and should be looking to avoid any back-to-back defeats.

After earning their first victory, Liverpool should be growing in confidence and they are priced at 8/11 (1.73) to win this game.

Eight of last nine games for Atletico have ended in more than two goals, thus we expect more goals in this game, and Over 2.5 goals at 7/12 (1.58) can be backed.

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