Champions League hopefuls, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool face each other in back-to-back Champions League games at 1945GMT on Wednesday 22 October and Tuesday 4 November. Both teams know that a win in either of these games would all but seal qualification to the last 16, so expect the action to be fast and furious. In anticipation of a football spectacular, both Betfair and Skybet are offering free bets, up to the value of £20, that can be used on this Group D fixture.

Atletico Madrid’s Champions League campaign started in the best possible way, with a 3-0 victory away to PSV Eindhoven, thanks to goals from Maniche and a brace for Argentinean Sergio Aguero. This win was followed by a 2-1 win at home to Marseille, again Aguero was on the score sheet, making it three goals in two Champions League games. Atletico will be more than aware of how Liverpool play as they have two former players amongst their ranks, Luis Garcia and Sinama-Pongolle, making for an emotional return to Anfield on November 4.

Liverpool have made a flying start in all competitions this season including a win in the Merseyside Derby and victory over Manchester United. Their form has continued into the Champions League, with a 2-1 away win against Marseille followed up by a 3-1 win at home to PSV Eindhoven to put them in a commanding position in Group D . Fernando Torres will make an emotional return to the Vicente Calderon stadium where he was a fan favourite after scoring 102 goals in 243 games for Atletico. Expect him to receive a hero’s welcome.

Betfair and Skybet are giving away free bets that can be used to place bets, at market leading odds, on a wide array of betting markets linked to Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool. These include, will Torres score against his old club, will either team keep a clean sheet and who will win to virtually guarantee progression to the next round, Liverpool or Atletico Madrid.