Unseen tunnel footage of Florian Wirtz and Xabi Alonso who didn't know cameras were rolling
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Florian Wirtz and Xabi Alonso were reunited after Liverpool's Champions League win over Real Madrid, with the pair sharing a warm embrace in the tunnelLiverpool's summer recruit Florian Wirtz had a heartfelt reunion with his former boss Xabi Alonso in the tunnel after the Reds' 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 night.The Reds were aiming to keep up their momentum following last weekend's 2-0 Premier League victory against Aston Villa. They managed to do just that, with Alexis Mac Allister's goal in the 61st minute proving decisive, it continues the signs of improvement after a challenging period under Arne Slot.READ MORE: Spanish media turn on Real Madrid with ruthless verdict after Liverpool lossREAD MORE: Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk confronts Wayne Rooney and Florian Wirtz transfer claimThe win propels Liverpool to sixth place in the Champions League league table, having secured three victories and suffered one defeat in their first four matches.
Alonso warmly embraced Wirtz, keeping his arm around him as they chatted.The trio were seen deep in conversation before Wirtz appeared to hand over a Liverpool shirt to Alonso, highlighting the strong bond between the former manager and his ex-players, despite the disappointing result for his team.Content cannot be displayed without consentThe moment comes amidst rumours that Alonso had hoped to reunite with Wirtz at Real Madrid this summer. He did, however, return to the starting lineup against Real Madrid, playing 88 minutes of the match.Another reunion took place on the night, with Alexander-Arnold returning to Anfield after his summer transfer to Real Madrid.
The full-back, who had been sidelined due to injury, came on for the final nine minutes of the game.After being booed onto the pitch, he couldn't help his new team level the score, with Liverpool securing a crucial three points.Slot's team are bracing themselves for another tough challenge, as they prepare to face Manchester City on Sunday in a bid to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal before the international break.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.