Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold responds when asked if he'd celebrate if he scores against former team Liverpool 

Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted that he will not celebrate if he scores against his former club Liverpool. The two European giants are set to lock horns in the UEFA Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday, November 4.

Alexander-Arnold plied his trade for the Reds for 21 years, joining the club in his youth back in 2004. The 27-year-old made his senior debut for Liverpool in 2016 and established himself as one of the best right-backs of all time. He scored 23 goals and provided 92 assists in 354 appearances across all competitions, helping the club win eight trophies, including two Premier League titles.

However, the England international controversially ran down his contract last season and joined Real Madrid on a six-year deal on May 30 for a reported fee of €10 million. This led to many Liverpool fans slamming Alexander-Arnold on social media, and the latter could potentially face a hostile reception at Anfield on Tuesday.

Alexander-Arnold told Amazon Prime (via METRO):

"I haven’t thought that far ahead but no, if I was to score I wouldn’t celebrate. It will be a bit different going into the away changing room and warming up on the other side of the pitch. Everything will feel a lot different for me but it’s all part of the game."

The Real Madrid star also insisted that the reception he receives would not change his feelings towards the Reds:

"Whichever way I’m received is the decision of the fans. I’ll always love the club and be a fan of the club and be thankful for the opportunity and the things we achieved together. No matter what my feelings won’t change towards Liverpool, I’ve got memories to last me a lifetime and that won’t change however I’m received."

Alexander-Arnold has struggled to get going for Los Blancos this season, making just five appearances and playing a total of 156 minutes. He notably missed five games due to a hamstring injury.

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"Nobody here thinks it will be an easy game" - Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold makes honest admission amid Liverpool's poor form

Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted that Liverpool remain a 'top footballing team' and that Real Madrid aren't taking them lightly. Despite their 2-0 win over Aston Villa (November 1), the Reds have struggled in recent weeks, losing six out of their last eight fixtures across competitions.

From the aforementioned interview, Alexander-Arnold stated:

"Having played with the lads and under the coach I understand how strong a team they are. Although they haven’t had the results of late they’re still a top footballing team and nobody here thinks it will be an easy game."

Real Madrid are currently fifth in the Champions League table with nine points from their three games to date, while Liverpool are in 10th with six points. However, the latter notably defeated Los Blancos 2-0 in their group stage clash last season (November 27, 2024), via goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.