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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: What time does it start, where can I watch it and what are the odds?

A closer look at tonight's Audi Cup final between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid

Wednesday 02 August 2017 14:25 BST

Liverpool beat Bayern Munich 3-0 to reach the final of the Audi Cup (Getty)

Liverpool thumped Bayern Munich 3-0 in the semi-final of the Audi Cup pre-season tournament and now face Atletico Madrid in this evening’s final.

The Premier League side have confirmed that forward Daniel Sturridge will miss the clash against Atleti after injuring himself in Tuesday night’s win over the German champions.

Sturridge came on in the second half and scored in the 84th minute but appeared to damage a leg muscle as he did so and was subsequently withdrawn.

Klopp’s side remain unbeaten in pre-season and face Diego Simeone’s men on the back of Spaniard's 2-1 win against Napoli in their semi-final.

Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

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Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Loris Karius - 6 out of 10

The odd nervy moment when coming to collect the ball, but overall he will be happy with his display.

Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Trent Alexander-Arnold - 8 out of 10

A novice up against a veteran in Franck Ribery but you could not tell by looking at them, and was not afraid to show strength in the tackle.

Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Dejan Lovren - 6 out of 10

A little rash when coming up the pitch to tackle at times, but otherwise an adequate performance.

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Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Joel Matip - 6 out of 10

Successfully nullified Robert Lewandowski and dealt effectively with the few moments of threatening Bayern play.

Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Alberto Moreno - 8 out of 10

Not a performance that will save his Anfield career, but one that may give him a stay of execution. Excellent on the overlap.

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Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Jordan Henderson - 7 out of 10

Swept up in front of defence well, breaking down Bayern’s long spells of passive possession in Liverpool’s half.

Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Emre Can - 7 out of 10

More adventurous than Henderson, but equally effective at pouncing on Bayern’s sloppy passing.

Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Philippe Coutinho - 7 out of 10

Quieter than Liverpool’s other star attackers but then he was always likely to be given his deeper role.

Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Sadio Mane - 9 out of 10

A handful from the first whistle to his substitution at half-time, caused Rafinha all manner of problems. Will be pleased to have his name on a scoresheet again after the long lay-off, too.

Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Mohamed Salah - 8 out of 10

Picked up his fourth pre-season goal, but Klopp will be happier with how dangerous h is all-round play is looking. Brilliant on the break, but also picked up good poaching positions in the box.

Liverpool player ratings vs Bayern

Roberto Firmino - 9 out of 10

Lead the press from the front superbly, and showed guile when linking the play between the rest of Liverpool’s attack.

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When is it?

The Audi Cup final kicks off at 7.45pm BST, Wednesday 2 August.

Where can I watch it?

ITV4 are showing live coverage from 7.15pm.

It’s a big game for…

Alberto Moreno had a superb game against Bayern Munich and is committed to turning around his fortunes at Anfield. Moreno dropped below James Milner in the order for left-back but when Klopp was asked if he has a future at Anfield, he said: “if he plays like he did today, yes.” No pressure then.

Moreno in training for Liverpool (Getty)

Remember when...

Liverpool’s 2010 Europa League hopes came to an end at Anfield in extra time when former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan scored late to see Atletico into the final on away goals.

Atletico Madrid took a 1-0 advantage from the first leg with them to Anfield but Alberto Aquilani’s goal took the tie to extra time. Yossi Benayoun scored in extra time and Liverpool were heading to the Final but Forlan scored late to set up a meeting with Fulham in the final for the Spanish side.

Player to watch...

Fernando Torres said on Twitter he “Can’t wait to face the Reds!!!!!” as he prepares to face the club he left in 2011 for Chelsea in a £50m move.

Fernando Torres left Liverpool in 2011 (Getty)

Odds...

Liverpool to win: 8/5

Draw: 12/5

Atletico Madrid to win: 8/5

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