Xabi Alonso

Szoboszlai proving he’s Liverpools most important player right now

Szoboszlai Leads Liverpool Past Real Madrid with a Commanding European Display Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Real Madrid was more than just another Champions League win — it was a statement of intent. At the centre of it all was Dominik Szoboszlai, the Hungarian midfielder whose energy, creativity and leadership continue to define Arne Slot’s side. This...

Liverpool’s growing identity clear in hard-fought win over Real Madrid

Liverpool 1 - 0 Real Madrid – Champions League Postmortem By Steven Smith With Liverpool looking to build upon their first league win in weeks, the Champions League clash with Real Madrid was seen as a litmus test for Arne Slot’s evolving side. It was also the return of two Anfield icons — Xabi Alonso in...

Mac Allister header and Szoboszlai masterclass lift Liverpool past Madrid

Liverpool 1 - 0 Real Madrid - CL Player Ratings The Champions League’s return after an important victory over Aston Villa saw Xabi Alonso and Trent Alexander-Arnold return to Anfield. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. https://twitter.com/davidlynchlfc/status/1985828345599181099?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Giorgi Mamardashvili - 8.0 The giant Georgian stopper was superb late in the half with a low stop and good...

Confirmed Liverpool XI vs Real Madrid as Arne Slot Targets Another European Win

Slot’s Selection for Liverpool vs Real Madrid Liverpool head into this encounter buoyed by a much-needed 2-0 win over Aston Villa, a result that halted a difficult four-game losing streak in the Premier League. That victory brought a degree of calm after a tense few weeks for Slot, who is navigating his first Champions League...

How To Watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League Match Tonight

Liverpool vs Real Madrid preview and how to watch When Liverpool and Real Madrid cross paths, European football tends to pause and stare. It feels almost ritualistic now, two heavyweights circling each other once more in the Champions League. Tonight at Anfield, the narrative stretches beyond recent history, although six meetings in four years already...

Xabi Alonso sends message to Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of Liverpool return

Liverpool focus as Alexander-Arnold prepares for emotional Anfield return Champions League nights rarely need extra drama when Liverpool are involved, yet Trent Alexander-Arnold stepping back into Anfield in Real Madrid white adds a cinematic layer. Once the rhythm-setting heartbeat of Liverpool, now a continental wanderer in pursuit of the next chapter. For supporters, it is...

Team News: Eight players set to miss Liverpool vs Real Madrid

Liverpool and Real Madrid: Key Updates Ahead of Champions League Clash Liverpool and Real Madrid meet once again under the European floodlights, a fixture steeped in storylines, history and elite-level tension. With both sides dealing with notable injuries, the narrative ahead of this latest encounter is shaped not just by form, but by who is...

Preview: Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield return headlines Liverpool vs Real Madrid

Liverpool FC vs Real Madrid – Champions League Preview Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025 Venue: Anfield Kick-off: 20:00 BST Liverpool returns to the grand stage of the UEFA Champions League after a morale-boosting 2-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa. Yet the calm is deceptive: next up is Real Madrid, and the stakes could hardly be higher. For...

“Make it difficult for him” – Virgil van Dijk sends message to Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of Liverpool return

Van Dijk reflects on Liverpool’s reunion with Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool enter a curious emotional crossroads as Anfield prepares to welcome a familiar face in unfamiliar colours. Trent Alexander-Arnold returns wearing Real Madrid white, a sight that still feels like watching Steven Gerrard line up for Los Angeles Galaxy for the first time, undeniably real yet...

Liverpool Offered the Chance to Sign ‘World-Class’ Star for £26m-per-year

Vinicius Junior’s Madrid Meltdown Sparks Liverpool Transfer Buzz Vinicius Junior’s explosive reaction during El Clasico has once again ignited talk of a potential Premier League move, with Liverpool strongly linked to the Brazilian forward. As reported by TeamTalk, the Real Madrid star’s emotional outburst against Xabi Alonso could become a decisive turning point in his...