Champions League fixtures will hold a period of silence this week following the deaths of over 200 people in Spain
IN FOCUS: When Xabi Alonso takes his Leverkusen team to Anfield to face Arne Slot’s Liverpool, it will signal the arrival of a new generation of coaches, writes Miguel Delaney
Ahead of Real Madrid v AC Milan in the Champions League, test your knowledge of Carlo Ancelotti, who has enjoyed success with both clubs.
Xabi Alonso has said "there is no time for tourism" before his return to Anfield with his Bayer Leverkusen side on Tuesday. The Spaniard made 210 appearances for the Reds in a spell from 2004 to 2009 and helped the club win the 2005 Champions League. After guiding Leverkusen unbeaten to the Bundesliga title last season and only losing one game in all competitions, Alonso was initially favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp, but decided to stay with the German side.