Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso was heavily linked with the Liverpool job after Jurgen Klopp's exit, but the Reds later appointed Arne Slot

Florian Wirtz shared a poignant moment with his former boss Xabi Alonso in the tunnel after Liverpool 's Champions League triumph over Real Madrid. Alonso wasn't the only ex-Red making a return, as Trent Alexander-Arnold was met with a frosty reception during his first match back at Anfield on Tuesday evening.

Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso has admitted that Liverpool’s sharpness from set-pieces proved decisive in their 1-0 Champions League defeat at Anfield on Tuesday night. Alexis Mac Allister’s perfectly timed header from a first-half free-kick sealed the win for Arne Slot’s men,

Florian Wirtz and Xabi Alonso were reunited after Liverpool's Champions League win over Real Madrid, with the pair sharing a warm embrace in the tunnel

Florian Wirtz has come under fire for his slow start at Liverpool, but both Arne Slot and Xabi Alonso agreed the midfielder simply needs “some time to adjust” to a new team and a new league.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso speaking to media on the eve of his side's Champions League meeting with Liverpool at Anfield: "It's a Clasico of European football, Real Madrid and Liverpool because of their history in the Champions League,

The spanish coach prefesrs to train in Madrid.Xabi Alonso - Getty Images Next week Real Madrid will face Liverpool at the Anfield, and the match will undoubtly be one of the hardest for Los Blancos

Vinicius Jr has apologized to Real Madrid fans and the club after his furious reaction to being substituted against Barcelona, but the Brazilian left out Xabi Alonso in his statement