Wed Sep 17 18:20:00 UTC 2025: ## COPE Reports: Alexander-Arnold Injured, Atlético Loses Late, and Champions League Upsets

**Madrid, September 18, 2025** – COPE radio reports on a busy night in European football, punctuated by key injuries, surprising results, and ongoing controversies.

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is sidelined for 6-8 weeks due to an injury sustained during a match. COPE spoke with Fernando Morientes to discuss the latest “Tiempo de Revisión” (review time) from the CTA, the Spanish Refereeing Technical Committee, and addressed the unveiling of the U-20 World Cup roster, accompanied by VayaFiesta program.

The report includes rest of the results for the night. Attention is turning to Newcastle United’s upcoming Champions League clash with Barcelona, notably without young star Lamine Yamal.

Atlético Madrid suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Liverpool, conceding a goal in the 92nd minute. COPE’s panel weighed in on the match and its implications.

Real Madrid secured a victory in their Champions League opener, but it was a night of disappointment for other Spanish clubs, with Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao both suffering defeats. The CTA has admitted an error in the expulsion of Huijsen. MundoMaldini’s expert analysis of the games was also featured.

COPE also covered the ongoing controversy surrounding pro-Palestinian protests.

The coverage was hosted by Paco González, Manolo Lama, and Juanma Castaño, with contributions from Manolo Lama, José Luis Corrochano, David Miner, Óscar Blanco, and Fernando Echeverría.

COPE, a Catholic, commercial, and generalist radio station committed to serving the common good of Spanish society, continues its daily broadcast from its Madrid headquarters, airing weekdays from 23:30h to 01:30h on C/ Alfonso XI, 4 – 28014 Madrid.

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