Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Liverpool: Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield Return in Spotlight
Real Madrid are preparing to face Liverpool at Anfield, with all eyes on manager Xabi Alonso‘s squad selection, particularly the possible inclusion of former Reds vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Alexander-Arnold, who moved to Madrid from Liverpool this summer, is now fit and available after suffering a hamstring injury in September, but has not started a game since recovering.
Match Information
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM GMT / 4:00 PM ET
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
The key selection headache for Alonso is at right-back. He will have to choose between continuing the versatile Fede Valverde in that role or bringing in Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Alonso is expected to bring Alexander-Arnold to Anfield from right-back, partnering Valverde in a double pivot with Aurelien Chaumeny.
With several key defensive absences, Alonso faces a tactical dilemma for this blockbuster fixture.
Veterans Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rudiger have been confirmed absent and are not expected to return until at least the end of the month.
David Alaba is also out with a muscle injury and will be sidelined for this match.
The rest of the squad is fit and available, with a potent attacking quartet of Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappe well established.
Based on team news and analyst predictions, Real Madrid are expected to play in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Real Madrid Expected Lineup vs. Liverpool
Thibaut Courtois; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Éder Militão, Álvaro Carreras; Fede Valverde, Aurélien Tchouameni; Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior; Kylian Mbappé.
