In his return to Anfield — the stadium where he played for five years as Liverpool’s midfield maestro — Xabi Alonso admitted, “It’s beautiful to come back to a

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.

Liverpool won 1-0 against Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Xabi Alonso and Jude Bellingham in agreement after the final whistle regarding the loss and the boos directed at Trent Alexander-Arn

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

Xabi Alonso has insisted Trent Alexander-Arnold was ready for the hostile reception he received on his first return to Anfield with Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool in the summer

Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by the Liverpool fans on his return to Anfield with Real Madrid as the Reds won 1-0.

Real Madrid face Liverpool at Anfield in the league phase of the Champions League, looking to stay unbeaten in the competition. Los Blancos have maximum points