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      Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid LIVE RESULT: Reds STORM to fifth straight Champions League win as Villa are denied late winner

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      MATCHDAY FIVE of the Champions League has concluded after a thrilling round of fixtures.Liverpool stormed to a fifth straight win in Europe after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo helped the Reds to a monumental victory over Real Madrid.On the hour mark, Kylian Mbappe missed a chance to make it 1-1 from the penalty spot before Mohamed Salah also missed from 12 yards 10 minutes later.Elsewhere, Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers was denied his first Champions League goal after his last-gasp strike was disallowed late on.The Villans had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Juventus, while Celtic were held to a 1-1 stalemate with Club Brugge.TV channel: TNT SportsLive stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL of the latest Champions League updates below…Celtic robbed important winThe damage was done when Cameron Carter-Vickers stroked the ball into his own net to give the visitors the lead.Brendan Rodgers’ side tried their best to get back into the game and turn it around but had to settle for a draw.Kasper Schmeichel consoled his teammate on the final whistle.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedWinless Villa continue poor runWhat a difference a couple of months can make.Aston Villa were top of the Champions League table and people were asking the question whether they could challenge for the title.Now, they cannot buy a win.Tonight’s result means the Villans are now seven games without victory.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTrent talk put on iceAround Anfield and in the media, all the talk has been the contracts of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Tonight another right back became the star of the show.Conor Bradley was brilliant tasked with the job of keeping Kylian Mbappe quiet.Not only did he do that, he got forward to support the attacks and even assisted Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal.What a prospect the young Irishman looks.Credit: GettyCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedTable shaping up in new formatWith all teams having just one fixture remaining, it is interesting to see the league table.Liverpool sit top, the only side with a 100% record, with Inter Milan in second spot and Barcelona in third.Arsenal are the only other English team in the top eight, while Aston Villa are just outside the coveted places on goal difference.Copy linkCopiedIt’s beginning to look a Slot like ChristmasNobody could have predicted the start Arne Slot made to his Liverpool tenure. The manager spoke with BT Sport after tonight’s win:People always say that if you come through the academy you know more what it means than players who come in. Conor was brilliant today and Caoimhin. Our main focus now is on Sunday. Arne SlotLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedChampions League full-time scoresRed Star Belgrade 5-1 StuttgartSturm Graz 1-0 GironaAston Villa 0-0 JuventusBologna 1-2 LilleCeltic 1-1 Club BruggeDinamo Zagreb 0-3 Borussia DortmundLiverpool 2-0 Real MadridMonaco 2-3 BenficaPSV 3-2 Shakhtar Donetsk Copy linkCopiedFT: Celtic 1-1 Club BruggeIt ends as a stalemate in Glasgow.That will hurt Brendan Rodgers considering they gifted the visitors their goal.They now sit in 20th place in the league table.Copy linkCopiedFT: Aston Villa 0-0 JuventusIt is now seven games since Unai Emery’s side won a game.This will now be very worrying for the Spaniard.Because of the other results this evening, they now drop out of the top eight in the league which would mean a two-legged play-off.Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 2-0 Real MadridIt is Hala Liverpool at Anfield tonight.They fully deserved their win and, penalty aside, Madrid had their first shot on target in the 92nd minute.The Reds put in an excellent performance and have made a massive statement in this game tonight.Pep Guardiola may be sleeping a little less easy this evening.Copy linkCopiedPSV 3-2 Shakhtar Donetsk90+7. What a comeback by the Dutch side.Goals from Tillman in the 87th and 90th minute pull them level.Pepi then scores what looks like it could be a winner in the fifth minute of added time.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-3 Benfica90. Well, we said there was going to be drama.The Portuguese side have added a third through Amdouni.He was playing for Burnley not so long ago and now he is scoring late winners in the Champions League.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-2 Benfica86. The visitors are not giving this one up.Cabral grabs a late equaliser for Benfica.This could be a dramatic end to the game in the south of France.The hosts are also down to ten men after Singo was sent off with over half an hour remaining.Copy linkCopiedDinamo Zagreb 0-2 Borussia Dortmund84. The Germans have stamped their authority on this game now.Goals from Gittens and Bensebaini give Dortmund a comfortable lead.This should be three points in the bag for the visitors now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 Real Madrid77. Liverpool play a short corner and it is laid back into the path of Robertson.He whips in a brilliant curling cross and Gakpo rises to head home and double the lead for The Reds.Are you watching Man City?Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Juventus72. This is a much more even game now.Villa are bossing the stats but between the two teams we have only seen a solitary shot on target.We are getting to the latter stages now where you feel one goal may win this one.Copy linkCopiedMonaco 2-1 Benfica70. The French side have retaken the lead.A strike from Magassa has restored the scoreline from before the break.The Portuguese side have to try and find a way back into this one again now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid71. It is pure drama at Anfield tonight.Salah steps up to take the penalty and Courtois goes the wrong way but the Egyptian does not connect well at all and scuffs his effort.It clips the outside of the post and goes wide.Copy linkCopiedPenalty missed – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to LiverpoolCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid68. Kelleher is making himself difficult to drop now that Alisson has returned to fitness.Facing the best striker in the world, apparently, the Irish keeper goes the right way and makes a great save.Gakpo has come on for Nunez for the hosts.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedCeltic 1-1 Club Brugge65. Celtic have found their way back into this game.Maeda is the scorer as Celtic Park erupts.Big chance to push on for the win now for Rodgers’ side.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 1-0 Real Madrid63. Caoimhin Kelleher, take a bow son!The Liverpool keeper saves his second penalty in the space of four days.Robertson really owes him a drink for that one.Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to Real MadridCopy linkCopied More

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      Gareth Bale lands first TV job since retiring as fans say ‘this will be one to remember’

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      GARETH BALE started his first new job since hanging up his boots at Anfield on Wednesday night.The Tottenham and Real Madrid legend, 35, announced his retirement in January 2023 after leading Wales to the World Cup.Gareth Bale will take up a new job at Anfield this eveningCredit: GettyBale scored a famous overhead kick against Liverpool in the 2018 Champions League finalCredit: GettyAmong the trophies he won in his career are three LaLiga titles and five Champions Leagues.Since leaving the sport behind, he has been seen competing in pro-am golf tournaments.However, in the near-two years he has been out of football Bale has not worked in any capacity.Now though, he has made his debut as a pundit for TNT Sports’ coverage of the blockbuster Champions League tie between Liverpool and Real Madrid.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBale was part of this evening’s broadcast team at Anfield as Arne Slot’s men hosted the Welshman’s former club.Announcing the news, TNT Sports posted: “We can’t wait for this one 🍿.”Five-times Champions League winner Gareth Bale joins us on TNT Sports & @discoveryplus for Liverpool vs Real Madrid! 💫”One of Bale’s most memorable moments came for Real Madrid against Liverpool in the 2018 Champions League final when he scored an overhead kick as his side claimed a 3-1 victory.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd fans felt he would be able to add a great deal to Wednesday’s coverage.One said: “Gareth Bale in the studio for Liverpool vs Real Madrid! This is going to be a game to remember. 🍿💫📺”Watch hilarious moment Gareth Bale’s golf ball stolen by a DOG as baffled Real Madrid legend watches onAnother added: “Gonna be interesting to see what Bale has to say about his time at Madrid. Hope he talks about that bicycle kick in the final.”While a third simply replied: “My legend 🙏🙏🙏.”Bale appeared on TNT Sports at last season’s Champions League final at Wembley as Real Madrid claimed the trophy with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.But he was not a pundit on the broadcast and was only interviewed as part of a brief segment.His TV debut would have been one to forget for the former winger – and Kylian Mbappe – with Liverpool winning 2-0. More

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      Michael Olise risks Uefa punishment after cheeky antics while coming on as sub against PSG

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      MICHAEL OLISE could be sanctioned by Uefa over his antics against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.The Bayern Munich star was brought on as a second-half substitute in the 1-0 win.Michael Olise was told to put a shinguard in by the fourth officialCredit: TNT SportsHe put one down his sock but then changed his mindCredit: TNT SportsOlise cheekily threw the shinguard behind him when the officials weren’t lookingCredit: TNT SportsHe then appeared to take to the pitch without wearing a shinguardCredit: TNT SportsOlise risks being sanctioned by UefaCredit: GettyBut he had an issue with the fourth official who spotted that Olise was trying to enter the pitch without wearing shinguards.The winger then fetched his shinguards and put one down his right sock.He then pretended to do the same with his left but quickly threw it behind him towards the dugout when the officials were not looking.Olise, 22, could now be investigated by Uefa as Ifab rules stipulate shinguards must be worn.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIfab Law 4.2 states: “Shinguards – these must be made of a suitable material and be of an appropriate size to provide reasonable protection and be covered by the socks. “Players are responsible for the size and suitability of their shinguards.”There have been concerns in recent years over the shrinking of shinguards but Ifab, who are football’s lawmakers, have no plans to regulate shinguard dimensions.They ruled players – or the parents or guardians of youth players – must take responsibility for their own safety on the pitch.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNew Champions League format is a snorefestBy Dan KingUEFA sold the idea of expanding the Champions League from 32 to 36 teams, with each playing eight games instead of six in the opening phase, as a way of creating more competitiveness and excitement.The biggest clubs would have two matches against their peers, rather than having to wait until the knockout stage to meet.The smaller clubs would meet teams of a similar level twice and have a chance of tasting victory that was so hard to achieve if you were the bottom seed in a group of four.Ignoring for a moment the fact that the real motivation was the simple equation of more games = more money, the theory itself already looks flawed.None of the matches between European giants has delivered a compelling contest yet.And why would they? At the start of the long season with more matches in it, why would any team with ambitions to win things in the spring, go out all guns blazing in the autumn?Especially when they know they have six games NOT against big sides to make sure they accrue enough points to qualify at least for the play-off round (and even more games).There is even less jeopardy than before.Read the full column on the Champions League format fail and why everyone – including YOU – needs a rethink.A spokesman said: “Players’ legs are all different sizes and there are so many different materials”Ifab’s view is that this is the responsibility of the individual player and not the referee. Where young players are concerned, that responsibility [should be taken by the coach, parents or guardians].”Harry Kane and Bayern Munich team mates take the Audi Q6 e-tron for a drive Bayern’s win puts them back in contention to finish in one of the coveted top eight Champions League places which qualifies them for the next round.Meanwhile PSG have slipped out of the play-off places after picking up just one win in five games. More

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      Former international striker who SPAT at Steven Gerrard in England clash now a cheese-maker in shock career change

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      SWITZERLAND’s record scorer Alex Frei plans to swap goals for Gruyere – by going into the CHEESE BUSINESS.The former Borussia Dortmund, Rennes and Basel ace struck 42 times in 84 Swiss appearances.Alex Frei has swapped football for cheeseCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)The former international forward is now a cheesemaker in SwitzerlandCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)He completed a four-month course run by the Switzerland Cheese Marketing organisationCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)He played 84 times for Switzerland during his playing daysCredit: AP:Associated PressFrei won four Super League titles with hometown club Basel.  He has since managed four different sides.But the 45-year-old has now completed a four-month course run by the Switzerland Cheese Marketing organisation.He has gained a diploma as a “cheese sommelier” – which entitles him to work in one of his homeland’s most famous industries.Frei was invited on the course after revealing his interest outside football was to open a cheese shop.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe said: “The course was very interesting, and something completely new for me.”I learned everything about milk consistency, cheesemaking and consumption.  I have always been a big cheese fan.”It was very impressive to see everything that goes into it.  The course took four months, and I had to take four exams at the end.”The SCM invited me on it while I was still FC Aarau’s coach, and when I left the job in March I approached them as I had more time on my hands.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I won’t open a cheese shop straight away, but I will definitely do something with cheese next year.”It will be small-scale at first – but I will think big about the future.”Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiHe was hit with a three-match ban in 2004 after spitting at Steven GerrardCredit: AP:Associated PressFrei has “fondue” memories of Manchester United after scoring three Champions League goals against the Red Devils in 2011.But he lost his “Em-mental” composure during Switzerland’s 3-0 Euro 2004 loss to England in Portugal.The striker was seen to spit at Three Lions midfielder Steven Gerrard, and landed a three-match ban.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Loris Karius considering retiring after Liverpool Champions League final clanger he still hasn’t recovered from

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      LORIS KARIUS has revealed he has found it difficult to recover from his Champions League final clangers and is considering retirement.The former Liverpool goalkeeper was inconsolable after making a pair of high-profile errors in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kyiv at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium.Loris Karius has revealed he struggled to get over his concussion-induced errors in the Champions League finalCredit: Getty – ContributorKarius made two high-profile errors that cost Liverpool in the Champions League final against Real MadridCredit: AFP or licensorsScans at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following the game concluded that he had suffered a concussion following an off-ball clash with Sergio Ramos.However, Karius was subject to months of horrific messages and death threats.And the German, now 31, has revealed how he has felt he was unable to gain any new managers trust in training no matter how much work he did.Speaking to SPORTBible, he said: “It has been difficult to shake off. Even at other clubs when I was trying to gain a manager’s trust or get game time when I felt like, in my opinion, I deserved it…READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”There have definitely been moments where I’ve thought that was my disadvantage.”It might not even be the manager’s fault but if you know you have a player that is going to draw so much attention then it’s going to add pressure. “They’ve probably thought, ‘I’ll take the easy and safe way rather than go the other route.’”You can understand in some ways but it’s frustrating when there isn’t much else you can do to change their mind.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKarius was the clubs first-choice goalkeeper at the time of the final, with Jurgen Klopp publicly backing him by handing him the No.1 shirt ahead of the game.Klopp’s faith meant the world to him, but Karius says that after the errors he needed to try and make a fresh start away from the scrutiny.Newcastle star Loris Karius cheekily splashes stunning Wag Diletta Leotta’s as she sizzles in tiny bikini on holiday He said: “My confidence was knocked in the days after and in pre-season, for sure. Everything I did was getting looked at. It was so extreme. It all got a bit too much.”I was trying not to pay any interest but you couldn’t get away from it all. You still notice. People are telling you. I was getting confronted all the time. “And that’s why I wanted a fresh start rather than staying at Liverpool, where I could have been behind Alisson, and still getting game time.”Maybe in the end that would have been the better step but it’s difficult to say at that stage.”Karius was sent on loan to Besiktas in Turkey in the following two seasons, making 67 appearances.He describes his time there as “turbulent” with “a lot of chaos”, which was partly down to having to sue his own club due to “not getting paid for five or six months”.However, in the 2020/21 season Karius went on loan to Bundesliga side Union Berlin but played just five games.He added: “I thought it would be different. I thought I could go to Turkey, reset and have a fresh start. Karius career statsMainz (2011-2016): 96 appearancesLiverpool (2016-2022): 49 appearancesBesiktas (loan 2018-2020): 67 appearancesUnion Berlin (loan 2020/21): 5 appearancesNewcastle (2022-2024): 2 appearancesGermany: Represented nation across youth levels from Under-16 to Under-21.”But it got even more turbulent. I was in a country I’d never been to before. I didn’t speak the language and I was on my own most of the time.”I wasn’t in a good mental space. There was no one to talk to; not even the coaches because they could only speak Turkish. “There was no one there to help. I was just really relieved when I was able to leave. That was probably the most difficult time of my career.”From there, it went downhill, step by step. Once you’re without game time for a year or two, it’s not going to get easier to get back in goal at the highest level.”Karius then did not play in the 2021/22 season, with his Reds contract eventually expiring in 2022 before Newcastle picked him up on free agency, whom he stayed with for two years as a back-up goalkeeper.He ended up starring for them twice, including in the 2023 Carabao Cup final against Manchester United when Nick Pope was suspended and Martin Dubravka cup tied.After making his second appearance in a 4-1 defeat to Arsenal last season – a season when he “expected, or hoped, to play games” – Karius is now without a club.Despite the challenges he has faced, years later, Karius has been able to reflect and has found positives from the darkest moment of his career.Karius went on loan to Besiktas for two years from LiverpoolCredit: ReutersHe joined Newcastle in 2022 after becoming a free agentCredit: GettyHe made his first appearance for the club in the 2023 Carabao Cup final but was powerless to stop Man Utd from winningCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunHe said: “It was a game. I made some mistakes. I was probably injured when doing so. “What am I going to learn from this? To not make the same mistake next time? Or signal when I received the hit? It’s not easy.”But the experience made me stronger as a person. It’s part of my story. It’s part of my history. At the end of the day, I was a Liverpool player. I reached the Champions League final. “It didn’t play out how I wanted but less than one percent of professional footballers play in a Champions League final. We did great things. You can’t deny that.”His time as a free agent has allowed Karius to pursue his passion for music, walk the runway for Hugo Boss at Milan Fashion Week in September and spend time watching his daughter grow.Karius got married to Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta in June this year after meeting in 2022. Leotta gave birth to the couples first child on August 16 2023, a baby girl named Aria.On his future, Karius revealed he had offers from Saudi Arabia and Italian teams Roma, Monza and Torino, but wanted to have a shot at playing and not move far away from his family.Karius married Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta in 2024The couple welcomed baby girl Aria in August 2023Credit: INSTAGRAM / dilettaleottaHe said: “I was hoping to get a good opportunity in the summer, where I could have a shot at playing again.”I could still get that somewhere else, but I still have expectations of which level I want to play. I have to be honest with myself and not go somewhere I may not feel comfortable.”I chose not to go to Saudi Arabia, for example. To be that far away from my family would have been difficult. “I’ve spoken to teams but in the end, it didn’t work out. There were advanced talks with a team in Italy but that didn’t happen, which was sad at the time.”It hasn’t been easy but I can honestly say that I’ve been working as hard as I can over the past few years. I’ve been putting a lot of work in behind the scenes. “I’ve been a top team player but when it comes to two or three years where you’ve barely played, it gets really frustrating. You’re thinking, ‘What else can I actually do?’ I still feel like I have a lot of quality…”If you’ve been out for as long as I have then you obviously have to consider retirement.”I haven’t made a decision yet because there’s no need to. I’m still fit. I still have all the potential and the ability.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But if a door doesn’t open then I have to be honest and say to myself, ‘Listen. I’ve got many other things that I can pursue that excite me; that I enjoy and put effort into.’ “I don’t think it would hit me that hard because I’ve already been going through this process over the last few years.” More

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      Guardiola has red scratches on his head after Feyenoord draw as fans ask ‘what’s happened in dressing room?’

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      PEP GUARDIOLA looked like he’d done a few rounds with a prime Mike Tyson after Manchester City’s collapse against Feyenoord.Baffled fans expressed their concerns after noticing a number of red scratches and cuts on the beleaguered manager’s head. Pep Guardiola had several scratches on his head and a cut on the bridge of his nose after Manchester City’s Champions League clash with FeyenoordCredit: AMAZON PRIMEFootie fans were left wondering what the cause of Guardiola’s injuries wereCredit: AMAZON PRIMEGuardiola’s troops blew a three-goal lead against FeyenoordCredit: GettyCity’s winless run continued in their Champions League clash with the Dutch club on Tuesday night as they blew a three-goal lead in the final 15 MINUTES of normal time.The Premier League champions were on course for a 3-0 win until the visitors mounted the unlikiest of comebacks to earn a point.Guardiola cut a frustrated figure on the touchline after City’s capitulation extended their winless run to an astonishing SIX games.But bizarrely, he looked like he’d done a few rounds in the boxing ring as he had bruising around the left side of his face and a cut on the bridge of his nose as he conducted his post-match interviews.READ MORE ON MAN CITYFootage of Guardiola’s bruised post-match face went viral and sparked a slew of questions from footie fans.One wrote on X: “Are they fighting?”Another said: They need a reshuffle as well.”And another said: “Pep Guardiola genuinely looks like he wants to cry.”Most read in FootballOne remarked: “What’s been going on in that Man City dressing room!?”FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPep Guardiola revealed that his injuries were the result of him excessively scratching his faceCredit: SKY SPORTSGuardiola was quizzed about how he got the cut on his nose and responded by saying: “My finger, here [makes a scratching motion]. My nail.The Spaniard then joked that City’s woeful form over the last few weeks has driven him to self-harm, saying: “I want to harm myself.”Guardiola left scratching his head as City blow 3-0 lead against FeyenoordGuardiola has since issued an apology for the joke, saying he did not intend to make light of self-harming with his words.The City boss said: “I was caught off guard with a question at the end of a press conference last night about a scratch which had appeared on my face and explained that a sharp fingernail had accidentally caused this.”My answer was in no way intended to make light of the very serious issue of self harm.”City look like a shell of the team that won a record fourth-straight Premier League title last season.Guardiola said of his troops’ downturn: “We lost a lot of games lately, we are fragile and of course, we need a victory.””The game was good for the confidence, we were playing at a good level and then for the first time something happened, we have problems.”Everybody knows the situation, we don’t have to adapt anything.”Tomorrow [Wednesday] we have to train, recovery then prepare [for] the next game.”We have two or three days to prepare for that and go for it. We will learn for the future.”It has been a really difficult season for us for many circumstances.”And today, unfortunately, the game was well done, we punished them in the right moments.”The team was so committed to so many things.”But unfortunately, something happened and we were not strong enough.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We have to avoid these mistakes.”City will look to stop the rot in a crunch title clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. More

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      Liverpool and Real Madrid ‘to hold Trent Alexander-Arnold talks’ TODAY… hours before huge Champions League clash

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      LIVERPOOL and Real Madrid execs are reportedly set to hold talks over the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold today.Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a switch to the Spanish capital with his current deal at Liverpool set to expire this summer.Real Madrid are keen to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from LiverpoolCredit: AlamyReal Madrid have arrived in Liverpool ahead of tonight’s Champions League league phase match between the two European giants.And according to Spanish outlet Marca, execs from both clubs have agreed to meet for lunch just over six hours before kick off.It’s suggested that the meeting in question will cover the possibility of Real Madrid signing long-term target Alexander-Arnold.The England right-back is hugely admired by Los Blancos and is widely reported to be the number one target for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut he is loved on Merseyside as an academy graduate who has helped the team with the Premier League, Champions league, FA Cup and League Cup since bursting into the first team.Marca claim that the relationship between Liverpool and Real Madrid is strong and that the Reds have already made contact with Real about their interest in Alexander-Arnold.No contract extension has been agreed between the ball-playing full-back and Liverpool, meaning an exit on a free transfer in the summer is still a very real possibility.And it’s reported that Real Madrid are hoping that Liverpool will be open to selling Alexander-Arnold in January in order to make some money from their star man.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAlexander-Arnold isn’t the only Liverpool superstar hurtling towards the end of his current terms with the club.Both Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are heading into the final six months of their contracts with both players’ deals set to expire this summer.Jamie Carragher slams Mo Salah over ‘selfish’ interview after Liverpool star reveals he’s ‘more out than in’And Salah has even admitted he is “more out than in” with no contract offer on the table from Liverpool yet.He said: “Well, we are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club. I’m probably more out than in.”I’m not going to retire soon so I’m just playing, focusing on the season and I’m trying to win the Premier League and hopefully the Champions League as well.”I’m disappointed but we will see.”Liverpool face Real Madrid at Anfield tonight in a replay of the 2018 Champions League final.Arne Slot’s side will be hoping to keep their electric form going ahead of a tricky test against Pep Guardiola’s stumbling Man City on Sunday. More

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      Gabby Logan forced to apologise after Prime Video pundit deliberately swears following Man City’s collapse vs Feyenoord

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      GABBY LOGAN was forced to apologise during Amazon Prime Video’s live coverage of Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Feyenoord.It came after pundit Josie Henning swore on live TV during post-match coverage of City’s 3-3 draw at the Etihad.Pundit Josie Henning swore on live TV when talking about Man City’s collapse against FeyenoordCredit: Prime VideoGabby Logan was forced to apologise after Henning made a joke about itCredit: GettyCity were 3-0 up until the 75th minute before a catalogue of inexplicable defensive errors saw them throw away the lead.It marked Pep Guardiola’s side as the first team in competition history to be leading by three goals after 75 minutes to then go and fail to win, while it was also the first time the club had blown a 3-0 lead since May 1989 against Harry Redknapp’s Bournemouth.And while it ended City’s five-match losing run it now means they are winless in six, with Premier League leaders Liverpool up next on Sunday.Former Arsenal Women’s star Henning was part of Amazon’s coverage of the game alongside Gael Clichy and Stuart Pearce.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd while live on air the ex-Germany international said: “The situation is a little bit s***.”The 35-year-old then looked over at presenter Logan, and joked: “Gabby’s looking at me like oh my god she said it, but no it is the worst.”Logan could be seen smiling at the comment.Henning went on to explain: “You cannot deny this is not a mental problem.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Having and bringing the desire, you (Gael Clichy) said this earlier, until it’s not needed anymore and then you react a little bit sloppy, I think it’s a mental thing and you cannot deny it.”Speaking after the game, Guardiola admitted the result was a “difficult to swallow”.Guardiola left scratching his head as City blow 3-0 lead against FeyenoordThe 53-year-old said: “[It’s] difficult to swallow right now.”The game was good, we scored three and we could have scored more. At the end we are not stable enough to do it. We did a good game but then we were not able to control the last minutes.“We have to accept it for many circumstances. The team was so committed in many things. It happened today. We are not able to win games.“As a team we have always found a way to win games. Right now, after 3-0, other situations, it’s as if nothing happened. We could not score the fourth or fifth.“Unfortunately something happened and we were not strong enough and we have to avoid the mistakes.“Everybody knows the situations. We have to prepare and recover. Have a day off. “It has been, is being and will be a tough season for us. We have to accept it for many circumstances. The team was so committed in many things.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Unfortunately something happened and we were not strong enough and we have to try to avoid the mistakes.”The draw, which followed on from Man City’s 4-1 defeat away at Sporting Lisbon last time in the Champions League has left them in 15th in the table, with the Wednesday games still to be played. More