Jude Bellingham says Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold is not a real reflection of how they feel about their former player. Alexander-Arnold returned to Anfield on Tuesday night for the first time following his summer transfer to Real Madrid, and feelings among Liverpool supporters were evidently still raw prior to kick-off.

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold was defaced ahead of his return to Liverpool with Real Madrid on Tuesday. The word “rat” was repeatedly daubed over the artwork, located near Liverpool’s Anfield stadium.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has hit out at “disgusting” Liverpool supporters for booing Trent Alexander-Arnold in their 1-0 win over Real Madrid. The Reds took all three points in their league phase match of the Champions League against the Spanish side on Tuesday night with Alexis Mac Allister scoring a crucial second-half header.

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.

Trent Alexander-Arnold said he will always love Liverpool however he is received at Anfield on Tuesday. The 27-year-old is likely to be included in the Real Madrid squad for the Champions League clash after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Real Madrid could not continue their unbeaten run in the Champions League, losing 1-0 to Liverpool at a hostile Anfield. Los Blancos never got going in the game

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.