Lee Kang-in will take to the UEFA Champions League stage for the first time since his move to Atletico Madrid. With the opponent being Liverpool and the venue being Anfield, attention is focused on his new challenge.

▲ First European competition in the new shirt at Anfield

Atletico Madrid will face Liverpool in the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League. For Lee Kang-in, who left Paris Saint-Germain to join Atletico, the occasion carries special significance as it will be his first Champions League appearance in the new shirt.

▲ Playing time and role are the biggest points of interest

The biggest questions concern whether Lee Kang-in will play and how he will be utilized. If he takes the field, how well he demonstrates his strengths in ball carrying, passing connections, and attacking build-up is expected to be a key point to watch. Even if used as a substitute, he is a player capable of changing the flow of the game, so all eyes are on whether he will feature.

▲ Coping with intense pressing and rapid transitions is the task

The Liverpool match at Anfield is a stage that demands a response to intense pressing and fast transitions between attack and defense. Soccer fans are keenly watching whether Lee Kang-in, who has taken on a new challenge in Spain in the Champions League where Europe's top teams clash, can show his competitive edge and seize the opportunity to display his technique and creative play.

▲ Second place in the Netizen Awards Sports Category... A challenge to hold a top spot

Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in is currently ranked second in the September Netizen Awards Sports Category. He has been steadily threatening leader Heo Woong while maintaining his position in the top ranks. Attention is also focused on what kind of performance Lee Kang-in will deliver in this month's Netizen Awards.

[This article was written with AI assistance. It was produced based on publicly available match schedules and club-related materials. Since playing time, starting lineups, and player deployment may change depending on the decisions of the club and the manager right before the match, please also verify actual match information.]