Why Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich could hinge on an intriguing Liverpool reunion

SportFootballWhy Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich could hinge on an intriguing Liverpool reunionTrent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz have been on vastly contrasting paths since leaving Liverpool but their fortunes could flip as they go head-to-head in the Champions LeagueWill Castle Tuesday 07 April 2026 06:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2952375","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/real-madrid-bayern-munich-champions-league-alexander-arnold-diaz-b2952375.html","title":"Why Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich could hinge on a Liverpool reunion"}}CloseTrent Alexander-Arnold believes Real Madrid proved critics wrong with their victory over Man CityJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insightJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Football_CDP","regTitle":"Miguel Delaney: Inside Football","subscriptionGroup":"readingTheGame","subscriptionGroupId":"d6776bff-0bec-4d53-a0ce-bd38db6811e5","type":"football","pathPrefix":["/sport/football","/topic/fantasy-football"],"associatedAuthors":["Miguel Delaney","Richard Jolly"],"title":"Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight","mobileTitle":"Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/miguelDelaney1_1.png","newsletterKey":"receiveIndyFootballNews","regSourceSection":"Football","regSourceMethod":"NSCs"},"i...