Reports in Spain claim Real Madrid have contacted Trent Alexander-Arnold to gauge interest in a transfer, saying he has “not responded” to Liverpool’s offers. Alexander-Arnold is three months away from being able to speak to clubs outside of England over a free transfer.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping the short preparation time he has had with his players following the shock Champions League loss at Lille will be enough for his team to return to winning ways.

As Real Madrid get set to take on LOSC Lille in their second UEFA Champions League match of the season at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Carlo Ancelotti has announced the starting lineup that will be taking