Liverpool's Champions League group pairs them with Real Madrid, Inter, Atletico Madrid, Eintracht Frankfurt, PSV, Marseille, Qarabag and Galatasaray, with fixture order including key home ties at Anfield. The Anfield meeting with Real will feature the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who moved to Madrid after his Liverpool contract expired, and is likely to provoke a hostile reception from supporters. Xabi Alonso will lead Real. Hugo Ekitike returns to Frankfurt after his £79 million move and could impact that tie. Liverpool avoided an away trip to Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano and will host PSV and Qarabag.
Following their exit to PSG in the Round of 16 last season, Liverpool will look to go further in Europe's elite competition, but they must navigate the league phase once more. Let's take a look at what that journey looks like following Thursday's draw. Liverpool's Champions League fixtures (order TBC): Real Madrid (H); Inter (A); Atletico Madrid (H); Frankfurt (A); PSV (H); Marseille (A); Qarabag (H), and Galatasaray (A).
The Reds' most eye-catching fixture is undoubtedly their matchup against familiar foes Real Madrid, at Anfield. The same fixture last season saw Arne Slot's side exorcise their demons in a 2-0 win, their first in 15 years against Los Blancos. The biggest talking point will be the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold, just months after the right back switched Merseyside for Madrid following the expiry of his Liverpool contract. Liverpool FC v Crystal Palace FC - Premier League | Carl Recine/GettyImages
His departure was met with disdain from Liverpool supporters, who were unafraid to make their feelings known, as Alexander-Arnold was jeered at Anfield towards the end of last season. He will be led by former Red Xabi Alonso, and both should expect an intimidating atmosphere at the least, with the Kop unlikely to take any prisoners. On a brighter note, new signing Hugo Ekitike will return to Frankfurt following his £79 million move,
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