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

The 22-year-old divides opinion and has even been left out by England. But his latest performance for Real Madrid showed what he’s all about.

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, 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.

Trent Alexander-Arnold said he will always love Liverpool however he is received at Anfield on Tuesday. The 27-year-old is likely to be included in the Real Madrid squad for the Champions League clash after recovering from a hamstring injury.

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

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