{"id":26145,"date":"2025-11-04T21:54:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/liverpool-fans-convinced-alexis-mac-allister-criticized-trent-alexander-arnold-after-real-madrids-winner\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T21:54:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:54:06","slug":"liverpool-fans-convinced-alexis-mac-allister-criticized-trent-alexander-arnold-after-real-madrids-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/liverpool-fans-convinced-alexis-mac-allister-criticized-trent-alexander-arnold-after-real-madrids-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool fans convinced Alexis Mac Allister criticized Trent Alexander-Arnold after Real Madrid&#8217;s winner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/liverpool-fans-convinced-alexis-mac-allister-criticized-trent-alexander-arnold-after-real-madrids-winner\/#Mac_Allister_scores_the_winning_goal_as_Liverpool_overwhelm_Real_Madrid\" >Mac Allister scores the winning goal as Liverpool overwhelm Real Madrid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/liverpool-fans-convinced-alexis-mac-allister-criticized-trent-alexander-arnold-after-real-madrids-winner\/#Fans_react_to_Mac_Allister_appearing_to_mock_Alexander-Arnold\" >Fans react to Mac Allister appearing to mock Alexander-Arnold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/liverpool-fans-convinced-alexis-mac-allister-criticized-trent-alexander-arnold-after-real-madrids-winner\/#Arne_Slott_finds_his_rhythm_again_at_Liverpool\" >Arne Slott finds his rhythm again at Liverpool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"875\"><strong>All eyes were on Trent Alexander-Arnold as he returned to Anfield for the first time since joining Real Madrid from Liverpool in the summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1068\">The 26-year-old&#8217;s controversial free transfer to the Spanish giants demonized him in the eyes of Liverpool fans, many of whom felt betrayed by the manner in which he left his boyhood club.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1294\">As expected, the reception was intensely hostile. The former Reds star was booed before kick-off and jeered throughout his short stay on the pitch, in stark contrast to the heroic reception he previously received at Anfield.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mac_Allister_scores_the_winning_goal_as_Liverpool_overwhelm_Real_Madrid\"><\/span>Mac Allister scores the winning goal as Liverpool overwhelm Real Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite a recent dip in form, winning just two of their last eight games, Liverpool looked rejuvenated and sharp, outscoring Real Madrid in every department.<\/p>\n<p>Arne Slott&#8217;s side controlled possession and intensity, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenbirch commanding the midfield.<\/p>\n<p>The home side created several chances and could have taken the lead sooner had it not been for an inspired performance from Thibaut Courtois, who once again frustrated Liverpool with a string of world-class saves.<\/p>\n<p>In the second half, a breakthrough finally appeared. Szoboszlai&#8217;s pinpoint free-kick found Mac Allister to head past Courtois to give Liverpool a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n<p>The World Cup winner&#8217;s goal celebration immediately caught the attention of fans online.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fans_react_to_Mac_Allister_appearing_to_mock_Alexander-Arnold\"><\/span>Fans react to Mac Allister appearing to mock Alexander-Arnold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This goal ended up being the winning goal for the Reds.<\/p>\n<p>Fans quickly noticed the World Cup winner cheekily trolling former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold by grinning and miming his celebration.<\/p>\n<p>One fan wrote, &#8220;Makka is smiling!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another wrote: &#8220;Please inject this into my vein.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another wrote: &#8220;Just a friendly joke but they are such good mates.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A fourth said: &#8220;First class savagery&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>However, others suggested that the Argentine player may be paying homage to Diogo Jota, who held the same celebration in the past.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>In any case, this goal was decisive and Liverpool won 1-0 against Real Madrid, marking their second consecutive win against the Spanish team and Mac Allister scoring against Real Madrid for the second consecutive season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arne_Slott_finds_his_rhythm_again_at_Liverpool\"><\/span>Arne Slott finds his rhythm again at Liverpool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After weeks of inconsistency, Arne Slot appears to have found a balance that works.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than experimenting with new shapes or systems, the Liverpool manager appears to have gone back to the tactical basics that served him so well last season.<\/p>\n<p>The attack was once again more fluid with Salah being more involved than in recent matches.<\/p>\n<p>They won 2-0 against Aston Villa, followed by an important win against Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Next up is Manchester City away at Etihad Airways. 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