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.

Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal of the game as Arne Slot’s side claimed an important Champions League win at Anfield.

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.

All the latest Champions League reaction to Liverpool's win over Real Madrid, and victories for Arsenal and Tottenham.

Liverpool fans have been called out by some sections of the media after they booed former player Trent Alexander-Arnold following his return to Anfield.

But when you walk away from Liverpool to join Real Madrid, in the way that this transfer happened, you can’t exp

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.