The former Liverpool defender returns to Anfield for the first time since leaving the club in June as the Reds host Real Madrid in the Champions League

A widely reported rule tweak means the Reds can’t draw Madrid at Anfield next season—but they can still draw Madrid.

An out-of-sorts Liverpool entertain an in-form Aston Villa with the two clubs only separated by goal difference in the Premier League table. BBC Sport explores some of the key themes ahead of Saturday night's clash at Anfield.

The main storyline of Real Madrid’s upcoming bout against Liverpool revolves around one man: Trent Alexander-Arnold.