"Real Madrid were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool after an Alexis Mac Allister header finally found a way past in-form Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Alexander-Arnold was introduced for the final 10 minutes of the match, plus second half stoppage time, with his every touch booed by the home supporters. Liverpool fans were dismayed, some even suggesting the defender's exit felt like a betrayal, after Alexander-Arnold decided to join the LaLiga giants after several years on Merseyside."
"Liverpool fans' reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold is a perfect example of supporters being fickle, former England striker Teddy Sheringham said, via Oddspedia. If Trent signed back for Liverpool next season and started performing well, they'd love him all over again. There's clearly a few who give him grief for moving onto bigger and better things. You don't leave Liverpool to join many other clubs because they're obviously one of the biggest clubs in the world."
Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to Anfield as a Real Madrid player and was met with sustained boos when introduced late in the match. Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 1-0 courtesy of an Alexis Mac Allister header that beat in-form goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Fans expressed dismay and some framed Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid after several years on Merseyside as a betrayal. Observers described the crowd reaction as an example of supporters being fickle and noted that many players take the opportunity to join Real Madrid to test themselves at another top club. Alexander-Arnold had anticipated the Anfield return, but the reception was colder than expected.
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