A mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been vandalised as the Real Madrid right-back prepares to face former club Liverpool on Tuesday. Some fans booed the Liverpool academy product in May after he announced he would leave his hometown club when his contract expired in June.

The 27-year-old joined Real Madrid, who were then handed an away game with Liverpool in the league phase of this season's Champions League. The mural of the England defender was unveiled near Anfield after Liverpool became European champions in 2019, and was also vandalised earlier this year, with the word 'Rat' daubed on it.

The same word was written again multiple times on Tuesday, along with 'adios el rata'. White paint was also thrown over the picture, but the graffiti was soon washed off the mural. On Monday, Alexander-Arnold was among a group of Real Madrid representatives who visited the Anfield memorial for Diogo Jota and he placed flowers in memory of his former Liverpool team-mate.

Speaking before Tuesday's game, Alexander-Arnold said: "Whatever way I'm received is the decision of the fans. I'll always love the club, I'll always be a fan of the club. I'll always be thankful for the opportunities and the things we achieved together - they'll live with me forever."

Alexander-Arnold won the Champions League, two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and EFL Cup in his time with Liverpool. The club has been approached for comment.