Liverpool v Real Madrid: TV and streaming details in Ireland, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield return and all you need to know

Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits he cannot guarantee Alexander-Arnold a warm reception when he makes his first return to Anfield since his acrimonious summer move to Real Madrid.

Alexander-Arnold, who came through the club’s academy system, was booed by his own fans when his departure was made public and can expect the same treatment during Tuesday’s eagerly-anticipated Champions League showdown.

However, Slot and his former team-mates are expected to welcome the defender back with open arms.

Slot said: “I have great memories of the player and the human being. He was my vice-captain last season and I have memories of working with him which were only positive.

“How the fans…I have no clue how that’s going to be, but he gets a warm welcome from me, that’s for sure.”

A mural Alexander-Arnold has been vandalised ahead of his return to Anfield with Real Madrid.

The large mural near Anfield was unveiled in 2019 following Liverpool’s Champions League victory and was vandalised following the news Alexander-Arnold would leave, with the word ‘Rat’ daubed on it.

The same word was written again multiple times on Tuesday morning while white paint was thrown over the picture, with workmen acting quickly to clean it.

Here is all you need to know ahead of the big Anfield showdown.

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When is Liverpool v Real Madrid?

The match will kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 3 November at Anfield.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in Ireland can watch on Premier Sports 1 or Amazon Prime Video, with coverage getting underway from 6:30pm. Exiting Amazon Prime customers can stream the match online or through a connected TV.

What is the team news?

Ryan Gravenberch returned in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa but Alexander Isak is set to be unavailable due to a groin injury that has disrupted his start to his Liverpool career. Alisson Becker remains out.

Arne Slot made several changes to his side on Saturday - with Hugo Ekitike the only new signing named in his starting side - and the Liverpool head coach could stick with that as he looks to build some consistency.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was an unused substitute in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Valencia on Saturday and is not guaranteed to start having only recently returned from a hamstring injury that interrupted his first few weeks at the club.

Real Madrid have injury problems elsewhere in defence, however, with Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba all currently sidelined.

Possible line-ups

Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo

Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Guler; Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr

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