Two weeks later, the teams will meet again. This time, the action will take place at Anfield. The first match ended with a somewhat unexpected 1-0 victory for Atletico. Liverpool will need to qualify for the next round a win is necessary, perhaps even by two goals.
Liverpool
The team has been in a bit of a hole lately. However, the last game against Bournemouth has looked nicer. Liverpool anyway remains one of the the best teams in Europe Currently.
The atmosphere at Anfield should be impressive and that should help Liverpool to play a good game. No team has it easy in this stadium. We can remember last year Victory over Barcelona 4-0. Overall, Liverpool hasn't lost at home since more than 20 matches in a row.
Since the first match ended with Atletico winning 1-0, Liverpool's situation here will not be the easiest. A 1-0 win would lead to extra time. If Atletico scores, which means that Liverpool need at least a two-goal lead to qualify for the next round.
Liverpool probably won't be able to play Allison in this game, but Adrian should be a good replacement. No other major injuries in the home ranks, so we will see a near-optimal composition.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico is also a very strong team, but its game not convincing this season. La Liga has only the 5th location. Playing at the situation is even worse away from home. From Only 3 of the 13 matches won. Scored in all competitions only 11 goals and 12 conceded.
So, especially this season Atletico could be called the home team. There, they can win against anyone. There was a win against Liverpool as well. It is very difficult to expect them to be able to demonstrate the same level of playwhich was demonstrated two weeks ago. And there should be little doubt that Liverpool will play better.
In this meeting Atletico will be able to rely on an almost full line-up. Among the more significant losses, only the following can be mentioned Morata and Lemar. Everyone else is healthy, even Felix should be playing by now.
Choice
So the atmosphere at Anfield should be impressive this Wednesday. Liverpool simply must qualify for the next round. Otherwise, the whole spectacular season would be forgotten. Knowing Atletico's poor away record this season, we can expect a very high concentration of the defence and the result of the attempt to protect. However, it would be very strange if Liverpool couldn't score a goal in the whole match. We predict that the stronger Liverpool team will still win at home and will probably do so by more than a one-goal margin.
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