Liverpool key man could miss Real Madrid second leg match

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will require a disciplined performance during Tuesday Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Jurgen Klopp’s team host Los Blancos in the first leg of 1/16 tie, aiming to avenge last campaigns crushing loss to the competition record holders in the French capital. No strangers to inflicting damaging blows at Liverpool’ expense, the La Liga giants also defeated Jurgen Klopp’s side in the 2018 Champions League final and at the quarter-final stage previously.

Both teams have not been at their best heading into the latest instalment of this tough fixture, with the Los Blancos currently eight points behind of La Liga leaders Barcelona while the Reds issues have been well-documented.

Hopes of finishing in the Champions League zone were restored after beating Newcastle United and Everton in the last two Premier League games which has ensured Liverpool’s to sit seven points behind from forth placed Tottenham.

The Merseyside Reds will be looking to get the better of the Los Blancos on Tuesday evening regardless, however, must ensure Alexander-Arnold avoids a yellow card during proceedings. The 24-year-old is just one booking away to miss the second leg.

This is due to UEFA’s rule that sees players who receives three bookings in a UCL season made to sit one match out as punishment. All yellow cards expire on completion of the quarter-finals and are not carried attacker to last-four ties.