Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Reds Boosted by Alexander-Arnold’s Return as Rudiger Ruled Out
Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Liverpool are set to welcome Spanish giants Real Madrid to Anfield on November 4, 2025, in one of the standout fixtures of the UEFA Champions League league phase. However, the visitors will have to cope without a key defensive figure.
According to reports, Antonio Rudiger has suffered a muscle injury in his left leg and is expected to be sidelined for around three months, as confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. This long-term absence will leave Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso with limited options in central defense, relying primarily on Eder Militao and young talent Dean Huijsen, while David Alaba and Aurelien Tchouameni might be used as temporary cover.
Adding another emotional twist to the matchup, Trent Alexander-Arnold will make his first return to Anfield as a Real Madrid player after leaving Liverpool earlier this year. The England international departed Merseyside following the expiration of his contract, with Madrid later paying €10 million (£8.4 million) to secure his services before the summer window closed.
While some Liverpool fans criticized the manner of his exit, others acknowledged his right to pursue a new challenge after winning both the Premier League and Champions League with his boyhood club.
Liverpool, who topped last season’s league phase standings, will aim to repeat that success and secure another strong finish this campaign, with the added motivation of facing their former star in one of Europe’s most anticipated clashes.
