Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of Champions League fixture tonight

Liverpool head into tonight’s Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid with a squad relatively free from injury. 

Only Xherdan Shaqiri and Nathaniel Clyne look set to miss out for the Reds, but neither would have been likely to threaten Jurgen Klopp’s starting eleven in Madrid. 

Sadio Mane returned from injury against Norwich on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring issue. 

The same cannot be said for Atletico, who may be without Kieran Trippier, Joao Felix and Hector Herrera. 

Diego Simeone received a boost in the form of Diego Costa’s return to training last week and the Spaniard is in contention to feature in the first leg of the round of 16 tie. ​

When is the match 

The match kicks off at 8pm at the Wanda Metropolitano.

What TV channel is it on? 

The game will be broadcast to BT Sport subscribers on BT Sport 2.

Viewers can also access coverage online via the BT Sport app. 

Team news

Liverpool will be without Xherdan Shaqiri and Nathaniel Clyne in Madrid but Jurgen Klopp has an otherwise fit squad to choose from.

Sadio Mane returned to action on Saturday after a hamstring injury.

Joao Felix, Kieran Trippier and Hector Herrera are unlikely to be available for the hosts, although Diego Costa could feature after returning to training last week. 

Predicted line-ups

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino, Mane 

Atletico: Oblak, Arias, Savic, Gimenez, Lodi, Thomas, Koke, Saul, Vitolo, Morata, Correa

Prediction

Simeone’s side have been a notoriously tricky opponent over the years but Atletico are at a noticeably low ebb. Liverpool have struggled at times away in Europe but their incredible form is likely to continue here, especially after the return of Mane.

Atletico Madrid 1-2 Liverpool