Trent Alexander-Arnold reunion confirmed as Liverpool discover Champions League path
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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Champions League reunion has been confirmed as Liverpool discover their path in the competition for the 2025 season. After transferring from Liverpool to Real Madrid in the close season, Alexander-Arnold will return to Anfield with his new club, marking a significant homecoming in the group phase of the tournament. Real Madrid’s group stage fixtures include challenging matches against Liverpool, Juventus, and Manchester City, indicating a tough schedule for the defending European champions.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will face a challenging group including Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, and Eintracht Frankfurt. The Reds will look to start their Champions League campaign strongly despite the departure of their key defender Alexander-Arnold, who plays a pivotal role now in Real Madrid's squad.
Other notable matches from the Champions League draw include European giants Paris Saint-Germain meeting Bayern Munich and Barcelona. PSG will also compete against Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
The draw presents intriguing storylines such as Kevin De Bruyne’s expected hero’s welcome at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City host Real Madrid, and former Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold facing his old club in what is anticipated to be a highly emotional and competitive fixture. The new group stage format introduces fresh dynamics and high stakes for the teams involved, with fixtures and exact dates still to be confirmed.
The Champions League season promises intense competition, as teams like Barcelona and Arsenal, both semi-finalists last season, face tough opponents including PSG, Atletico Madrid, and Club Brugge, ensuring top-level European football throughout the campaign.
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