Overview
- A mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold near Anfield was defaced with the word "rat" before the game but was cleaned prior to kickoff.
- The former Liverpool defender came on around the 80th minute for Real Madrid and was loudly jeered during warmups and with each touch.
- Liverpool won 1-0 in the Champions League tie through an Alexis Mac Allister header in the 61st minute, with Thibaut Courtois making several saves.
- Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said the reaction was "no problem" and described Alexander-Arnold as professional and mature.
- Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised the sustained atmosphere and said he hugged Alexander-Arnold after the final whistle.