Anfield, Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold
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Anfield forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering Champions League showdown between familiar European rivals Liverpool and Real Madrid.Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso returns to his old stomping ground as
Alexander-Arnold, who played alongside Jota at Liverpool for five years, was unable to participate in the Reds’ tributes to Jota and Silva at the beginning of the 2025–26 season; the fullback made the move to the Spanish capital to join Real Madrid ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Anfield welcomes today several professionals who have honored its history in the modern age. Legends like Xabi Alonso and Trent return home, but also a Vinicius who has scored five goals in five matches there.
Trent Alexander-Arnold wrote an emotional message to Diogo Jota as he paid tribute outside Anfield. Back in July, the entire sporting world was shaken to its core after news emerged that Liverpool star Jota and his brother Andre were killed following a car accident.
Liverpool stopped the rot with a steady 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, roared on by an Anfield crowd that stood firm with Arne Slot in the home dugout.
Real Madrid has revealed its squad list, with the absences of Mastantuono, Carvajal, Alaba, and Rüdiger. An impressive match is coming tomorrow at Anfield with the visit of Real Madrid, especially
Crystal Palace's 3-0 Carabao Cup victory at Anfield in midweek should have been cause for celebration for Oliver Glasner, but it meant the Eagles boss had to come to terms with the prospect of playing five games in just 11 days in mid-December.