Liverpool and Real Madrid — two of Europe’s grandest clubs — are set to meet once again, renewing a rivalry that has written some of the Champions League’s most unforgettable chapters.

Arnold will of course be the center of attention as he returns to Liverpool just a few months after leaving for Real Madrid but will probably get a varied reception from home fans. While former Liverpool midfield star Xabi Alonso will get a warm welcome back as he leads Real Madrid at Anfield and it is easy to see the Spaniard one day become Liverpool's manager.

Arsenal star William Saliba has spoken out about the speculation that repeatedly linked him with Real Madrid before he signed his fresh deal with the Gunners. Saliba has been amongst the most crucial players in the Arsenal squad for nearly three-and-a-half years, forming a formidable centre-back partnership alongside Gabriel Magalhaes.

Real Madrid have managed to establish a winning dynamic, demonstrating impressive offensive power. However, they face a major setback as Kylian Mbappe will lose a teammate ahead of the Champions League game vs Liverpool due to a long-term injury.

Mbappé scored a brace in Real Madrid’s 4–0 victory over Valencia on Saturday night. The Frenchman’s two strikes saw him overtake Henry with 235 goals in Europe’s most competitive leagues across his illustrious career.

Europe’s top teams appear to have finally come to grips with the new-look Champions League. The standings look very different heading into the fourth round of games compared to one year ago, when the new 36-team format debuted and the results were less predictable.

On Saturday, Real Madrid earned a dominant 4–0 win over Valencia that kept them firmly atop the La Liga standings. Kylian Mbappe was key to that result with a brace, allowing him to surpass one of Cristiano Ronaldo ’s records.

Real Madrid turned in a complete performance against a poor Valencia side, with Kylian Mbappe grabbing two and Jude Bellingham finding form in a 4-0 romp at Santiago Bernabeu

Kylian Mbappé said he wants to be at Real Madrid "for many years" -- and win more trophies at the club -- after receiving the European Golden Boot for 2024-25.