Florian Wirtz shared a poignant moment with his former boss Xabi Alonso in the tunnel after Liverpool 's Champions League triumph over Real Madrid. Alonso wasn't the only ex-Red making a return, as Trent Alexander-Arnold was met with a frosty reception during his first match back at Anfield on Tuesday evening.

Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno discuss Vinicius Jr. praising Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti and whether that could be an indirect message to Xabi Alonso.

Tyler Morton left Liverpool for Lyon in the summer transfer window and could be on the move again despite making a fine start to life in France

The same source indicates that the Madrid board believes the young player could become a key part of the defensive renewal project, especially with the likely departures of first-team regulars like Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba at the end of the season.

Raul Asensio and Dani Ceballos could benefit from Xabi's squad rotation as the La Liga leaders may rest some of their regular players ahead of the international break, Spanish media reports said

Mbappé puts an end to the Xabi Alonso controversyMbappé breaks his silence and calms the storm around Xabi AlonsoWhile his brace with Les Bleus has put him back in the spotlight,

Rumours linking the Spanish and European giants with the Germany international playmaker are refusing to go away

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham — three of the club’s brightest stars — have found themselves at the heart of growing tensions inside the dressing room under manager Xabi Alonso.