Could Liverpool win the Champions League 50 years after first European Cup win?

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But second half it felt like it was a team.”On its own, one victory against a strong Atlético side does not make Liverpool Champions League favourites. The 2026/27 campaign marks 50 years since Liverpool lifted the European Cup for the first time, and their current squad has the talent to make another serious run at European football’s biggest prize.

50 Years Since Liverpool’s First European Cup Liverpool’s European history began to reach another level in the 1970s under Bob Paisley, and 1977 was the year they finally conquered Europe. Liverpool’s Squad Is Built For Cup Football One of the most interesting aspects of Liverpool’s season is that their Champions League prospects could actually be stronger than their Premier League prospects.

The Atlético Comeback Could Be Significant There was plenty to like about Liverpool’s performance against Atlético. Liverpool have already won the European Cup and Champions League six times.