Champions League

Liverpool fans react to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to Anfield

The Real Madrid right-back returned to his former club in the final stages of the Champions League game.

The Real Madrid right-back returned to his former club in the final stages of the Champions League game.
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Joe Brennan
Born in Leeds, Joe finished his Spanish degree in 2018 before becoming an English teacher to football (soccer) players and managers, as well as collaborating with various football media outlets in English and Spanish. He joined AS in 2022 and covers both the men’s and women’s game across Europe and beyond.
Update:

Xabi Alonso turned to Trent Alexander-Arnold in the closing stages of Real Madrid’s frustrating game against Liverpool at Anfield, where the right-back was tasked with bringing his side back into the game in the Champions League.

After having been out with injury it was a huge ask for the Englishman, added to the fact that he had received a somewhat hostile reception from the section of fans still bitter over his departure in the summer.

Here’s how social media reacted throughout the night:

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