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Liverpool ready to give Trent 'warm welcome' on Anfield return

Liverpool host Real Madrid in a blockbuster Champions League clash that will bring Trent Alexander-Arnold’s first return to Anfield since his controversial departure.

The boyhood Liverpool fan is expected to face a hostile reception along with his Real Madrid team-mates, with a mural of the former Reds vice-captain outside Anfield vandalised overnight.

The mural was repaired on Tuesday afternoon but it indicates the strength of feeling among some Liverpool fans following Alexander-Arnold’s decision to join the Spanish giants in the summer, with the Reds receiving a £8.4m fee from Real Madrid at the end of his contract.

Elsewhere, Liverpool are looking to continue their recovery from losing six out of their last eight games in all competitions. Arne Slot’s side ended their losing run with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday but now face Real Madrid and Manchester City in a crucial week.

Xabi Alonso will also return to Anfield with his Real Madrid side, having won their last six games in a row. Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 2-0 in the Champions League last season and the stage is set for another big night at Anfield.

Alexis Mac Allister's father addresses Real Madrid rumours

Alexis Mac Allister’s father has dismissed rumours linking his son with a move to Real Madrid and underlined his loyalty to Liverpool.

“I read the rumors, but that's all they were,” Carlos Mac Allister told Spanish newspaper AS.

“There were no contacts. In any case, it's always nice to have my son linked with the biggest clubs in the world.

“Madrid is very big, but so is Liverpool, and we must be responsible and respect the institution he belongs to and that believed in him.”

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Jack Rathborn4 November 2025 16:05

Trent Alexander-Arnold vows not to celebrate if he scores against Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold scored 23 goals in his 354 games for Liverpool and is yet to open his account for Real Madrid but said: “If I was to score I wouldn't celebrate if I'm honest, no.”

The former Liverpool vice-captain was booed by some of the club’s fans at Anfield in April’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal after he announced he would leave in the summer, with the Premier League champions eventually receiving an £8.4m transfer fee.

Richard Jolly4 November 2025 14:35