Andoni Iraola, the 42-year-old Spanish coach, will make his Champions League debut as Liverpool's manager in the home match against Atlético Madrid. The game is scheduled for this week and marks Iraola's first experience in the prestigious European competition.
Liverpool, under Iraola's command, host the side managed by Diego Simeone at Anfield Stadium. The Basque coach expressed great ambition for this challenge, stating that he only thinks about starting the Champions League in a dominant fashion.
Iraola arrived at Liverpool this season, replacing Jürgen Klopp, and has been building a competitive team. The home match against Atlético Madrid represents a highly difficult test right at the start of the league phase of the competition.
Diego Simeone, the Argentine who has been in charge of Atlético Madrid for a long time, will lead his team on the trip to England. The confrontation promises to be balanced, with two distinct playing styles going head to head.
