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Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield as a Liverpool legend; the home-grown emblem of a golden era, hero of two Premier League triumphs and a European Cup win.
As Conor Bradley shone, Trent Alexander-Arnold was given a brutal and hostile reminder of his fall from grace, writes Phil McNulty.
Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0 thanks to Alexis Mac Allister's header as Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a difficult return to Anfield in the Champions League.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed on his return to Anfield on Tuesday evening as Liverpool went head-to-head with Real Madrid in the Champions League. The right-back departed Liverpool to sign for the Spanish side ahead of the Club World Cup in the summer.
One of the premium matchups of the league phase in the 2025/26 Champions League was Real Madrid's visit to Anfield Stadium for a meeting with Liverpool, and with that spotlight comes increased scrutiny on the referee.