For many fans, this was already a massive fixture \u2014 but with both Xabi Alonso and Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Anfield, it\u2019s set to feel even more special.<\/p>\n
According to realmadrid.com, Real Madrid have confirmed their travelling squad for Tuesday night\u2019s Champions League showdown, which features the former Liverpool midfielder and the defender who left Anfield for Madrid this summer.<\/p>\n
Alonso\u2019s squad trained at Valdebebas earlier today before flying to England, completing sessions focused on pressing, tactics, and finishing.<\/p>\n
Antonio R\u00fcdiger, David Alaba, and Dani Carvajal all miss out through injury, while youngster Mastantuono trained separately indoors.<\/p>\n
The 22-man squad travelling to Merseyside includes stars such as Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, Jude Bellingham, Vin\u00edcius Jr, Endrick, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and is expected to arrive in Liverpool later today.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid squad: Courtois, Lunin, Gonz\u00e1lez; Milit\u00e3o, Trent, Asencio, Carreras, Fran Garc\u00eda, Mendy, Huijsen; Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouam\u00e9ni, G\u00fcler, Ceballos; Vin\u00edcius Jr, Endrick, Mbapp\u00e9, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim.<\/p>\n
For Alonso, it\u2019s an emotional homecoming to the stadium where he helped lead Liverpool to that unforgettable Istanbul triumph in 2005. For Trent, it\u2019s a very different kind of return \u2014 stepping onto the pitch he once called home, now representing the team he used to dream of beating.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the emotional night, Trent told Amazon Prime Video Sport, \u201cNo matter what, my feelings won\u2019t change towards Liverpool,\u201d a comment that only heightens the anticipation for his reception at Anfield.<\/p>\n
As for Liverpool, there\u2019s mixed news: Paul Joyce reports that Curtis Jones is back from injury, but Alexander Isak remains a doubt after missing Monday\u2019s session at Kirkby.<\/p>\n
Whatever unfolds on Tuesday, the night will be about far more than points or progression \u2014 it\u2019ll be about two familiar faces returning to Anfield: one a legend, the other a symbol of how quickly football loyalties can change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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