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Trent Returns
Trent Alexander-Arnold booed as Liverpool wins 1-0
Trent Alexander-Arnold / Virgil van Dijk / Jude Bellingham / Xabi Alonso / Alexis Mac Allister / Jamie Carragher / Liverpool, England / Madrid, Spain / Liverpool FC / Real Madrid / Champions League /

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Archived
Duration
6 days
Articles
113
Political leaning
Right

The Breakdown 81

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold faced a tumultuous reception from Liverpool fans during his return to Anfield as a Real Madrid player, with loud boos reflecting the mixed emotions surrounding his controversial departure from the club he grew up in.
  • The match, part of the UEFA Champions League, ended with Liverpool triumphing over Real Madrid 1-0, thanks to a crucial goal from Alexis Mac Allister, showcasing Liverpool's resilience amid a challenging season.
  • Jude Bellingham defended Alexander-Arnold, asserting that fans still appreciate him despite the jeers, highlighting the complex emotions fans hold towards former beloved players.
  • Liverpool’s mural of Alexander-Arnold was vandalized in the lead-up to the match, intensifying the narrative surrounding his unwelcoming return and providing a backdrop of controversy to the clash.
  • Commentary from football legends like Jamie Carragher revealed the intense divide among fans as they expressed feelings of betrayal regarding Alexander-Arnold’s move, underscoring the emotional stakes of player loyalty in modern football.
  • Amidst the drama, Virgil van Dijk confronted criticism after the match, epitomizing the pressure players face both on and off the pitch, as Liverpool’s renewed spirit in the competition shone through in their impressive victory.

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Articles

ESPN
Bellingham defends Trent after Liverpool boos
Daily Mail
THE BREAKDOWN: How Liverpool pressed to perfection in win over Real Madrid, the major flaw it fixed, why Florian Wirtz may finally have found his role and how Arne Slot used his goalkeeper to turn the tables
Express
Virgil van Dijk singles out two Liverpool team-mates ahead of crunch Man City clash
Daily Star
Arne Slot's three-word verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold after message to ex-Liverpool star
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