Trent Alexander-Arnold’s mural defaced in Liverpool before Real Madrid visit

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Trent Alexander-Arnold for Real Madrid Liverpool’s own Trent Alexander-Arnold has found himself in the headlines again — but not for what he’s done on the pitch. It featured the words, “I’m just a normal lad from Liverpool whose dream has just come true.” But in the early hours before Real Madrid’s visit, the mural was reportedly defaced with white paint and the words “RAT” and “ADIOS EL RATA” — a Spanish phrase translating to “Goodbye Rat.” The act comes just months after Alexander-Arnold’s controversial exit from Liverpool.

ALSO READ: Xabi Alonso makes bold prediction about Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool future Emotions running high before the Anfield reunion for Trent Alexander-Arnold Have to say it’s disappointing seeing some Liverpool fan has put “El Rata” on the side of Trent’s Mural.It should be "la rata" because "rata" is a feminine noun in Spanish. Don't do this please. https://t.co/9ZWum30T5T— 👑 (@MizoLFC) November 4, 2025 For many supporters, Tuesday night’s Champions League clash was already set to be emotional.

One fan joked, “At least someone gave Trent his Madrid kit early,” while another criticized the act, writing, “Not for Trent but for the artist — he worked hard on that mural. As one local said near the site, “You can paint over the wall, but you can’t erase what he did for the club.” ALSO READ: Revealed: Why Van Dijk waited for Real Madrid before renewing Liverpool contract