Liverpool news: Trent Alexander-Arnold Anfield return feelings clear as reunion confirmed
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Liverpool's Champions League fate is imminent as Trent Alexander-Arnold opens up on his hopes of winning the competitionLiverpool's Champions League pathway is about to reveal itself with some mouth-watering ties lying in wait. The Reds finished third in the league phase, securing their passage to the knock-out rounds.The Reds will now face either a reunion with Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray in the last-16.
Mirror Football takes a look at Alexander-Arnold's feelings on returning to the Reds while Simeone has also shared his thoughts on playing Liverpool.Trent Alexander-Arnold's feelings clearSpeaking after Real Madrid dispatched Benfica to claim their place in the last-16, Alexander-Arnold made his feelings clear that he and his team are ready for any challenge that comes their way.READ MORE: Red Bull break silence on Jurgen Klopp quit claims after Man Utd job offer leakedREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold slammed by Spanish media as Real Madrid reality sets inAlexander-Arnold has already returned to Liverpool once this season, with Slot's side beating Los Blancos 1-0 in November. After beating Club Brugge to cement Atletico's place in the last-16, Simeone even claimed he is “not thinking about Liverpool”.Liverpool have played Atletico nine times since 2008.
Simeone's side have eliminated Liverpool on the two occasions the clubs have met in European knock-out competition: back in 2020 in the Champions League and in the 2010 Europa League semi-finals.Liverpool have faced Galatasaray on five occasions in European competition. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageJust as with Atletico, the Reds have already played Galatasaray this season, losing a frustrating contest at the Ali Sami Yen in September by a single goal - a penalty slotted by Victor Osimhen.You would have to go back to 2006 to find Liverpool's last win over the Turkish side.