Atlético Madrid President Targets Champions League Final Ahead of Liverpool Opener

Key Takeaways:

• Enrique Cerezo has declared reaching the Champions League final as Atlético Madrid’s main objective this season
• Atlético Madrid will commence their main phase campaign against Liverpool at Anfield this evening
• President Cerezo and captain Koke have honoured Diogo Jota and André Silva with a floral tribute at Anfield yesterday

Club Ambitions Set for European Campaign

Atlético Madrid’s president, Enrique Cerezo, has outlined a spot in the Champions League final as the definitive goal for the club in the forthcoming season. On the eve of Atlético’s opening fixture in the group stage, Cerezo challenged the squad to emulate last season’s performance, progressing beyond the round of 16 and pushing all the way to the final. Their campaign gets underway with a high-profile clash at Anfield against Liverpool tonight.

👔 Enrique Cerezo, antes del Liverpool-@Atleti

💬 "Esperemos que en la Champions el comienzo sea muy bueno y podamos estar como el año pasado, llegar a octavos y de ahí intentar llegar a la final"

💪 "Nadie duda de la capacidad de Koke y Griezmann"

🎙️ @PedroFullanaSER pic.twitter.com/FjhL2eTqjW

— Carrusel Deportivo (@carrusel) September 17, 2025

Tribute to Diogo Jota and André Silva

Yesterday, Cerezo and Atlético’s captain, Koke, took part in a solemn ceremony at Anfield, laying flowers in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, both of whom passed away earlier this summer.

Group Stage Opponents

Atlético Madrid’s path in the main phase of this season’s Champions League features a competitive field. In addition to Liverpool, their group includes Eintracht Frankfurt, Arsenal, Royale Union SG, Inter, PSV Eindhoven, Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt.