Liverpool latest: Trent Alexander-Arnold comeback thoughts clear as rematch set
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Liverpool's Champions League fate is imminent as Trent Alexander-Arnold opens up on his hopes of winning the prestigious tournamentLiverpool's Champions League route is set to be unveiled with some tantalising fixtures on the horizon. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settingThe ECHO examines Alexander-Arnold's sentiments on returning to the Reds whilst Simeone has also expressed his views on facing Liverpool.Trent Alexander-Arnold's sentiments clearSpeaking following Real Madrid's victory over Benfica to secure their last-16 berth, Alexander-Arnold made his feelings evident that he and his teammates are prepared for whatever challenge lies ahead - and that could include facing his former club.
The defender has already made one return to Liverpool this season, with Slot's team defeating Los Blancos 1-0 in November.The former Reds full-back began the match on the substitutes' bench but was greeted with a chorus of boos as he entered the pitch late in the second half.Liverpool and Madrid could now face each other once more, in the semi-finals or final, depending on whom the Reds are paired with in the last-16 after the La Liga giants defeated Benfica midweek. Following victory over Club Brugge to secure Atletico's progression to the last-16, Simeone even insisted he is "not thinking about Liverpool".Liverpool have encountered Atletico nine times since 2008.
The Reds have triumphed in four of those meetings, drawn two and suffered three defeats.Simeone's outfit have knocked Liverpool out on both occasions the clubs have met in European knockout competition: in 2020 in the Champions League and during the 2010 Europa League semi-finals.Liverpool have faced Galatasaray on five occasions in European competition. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe Reds have already met Galatasaray this season, suffering a disappointing defeat at the Ali Sami Yen in September by a solitary goal - a penalty converted by Victor Osimhen.You would need to look back to 2006 to find Liverpool's most recent victory over the Turkish club.