La Liga rules shatter personal tradition as Liverpool legend prepares for Madrid chapter
In a symbolic blow to his Liverpool legacy, Trent Alexander-Arnold will be forced to abandon his beloved No.66 shirt upon joining Real Madrid, due to La Liga’s strict squad number regulations.
Why No.66 Is Banned:
In Spain’s top flight, first-team players must wear numbers between 1 and 25.
This makes Trent’s long-standing number — 66 — ineligible for official La Liga matches.
The Legacy of No.66:
The number was randomly assigned to Trent when he broke into Liverpool’s senior squad.
Instead of changing it, he embraced it as a badge of humility and individuality, turning it into a cult symbol among Liverpool fans.
What’s Next for Trent at Madrid?
Potential shirt numbers: 6 (currently held by Camavinga), 10, 11, or 23, depending on future departures.
Whatever number he wears, his iconic No.66 will forever be etched in Liverpool’s history, not carried into this new Galáctico chapter.
Fan Reactions:
Some fans are nostalgic, while others from both clubs have expressed frustration and apathy:
“Who cares what he wears! The snake!” — a bitter Liverpool supporter.
“Let him wear number 23 kawai. Hala Madrid!” — an excited Madridista.
As one era ends and another begins, the shirt may change — but the story Trent
wrote in it will remain legendary.
