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.

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

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.

Arnold's mural near the stadium — once a proud tribute to his journey — has been vandalized, a sign of how fractured his relationship with the city has become.

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.

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.