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Alexander-Arnold Benched as Real Madrid Right-Back Battle Intensifies

Xabi Alonso labels right-back a rotation call to keep the pecking order open, citing Dani Carvajal’s resurgence.

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Overview

  • After leaving Liverpool this summer, Trent Alexander-Arnold is competing directly with veteran Dani Carvajal for Real Madrid’s starting right-back role.
  • Real Madrid paid £8.4 million to secure Alexander-Arnold’s early arrival for the Club World Cup, where he started five matches, delivered two assists, and then missed the semi-final through injury.
  • He made a difficult LaLiga debut, losing possession 15 times before being substituted in the 68th minute during a 1-0 win over Osasuna.
  • Alonso started Carvajal in the second league match, a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo, with Alexander-Arnold limited to a brief late appearance.
  • Alonso emphasized ongoing rotation based on game needs and workload and praised Carvajal’s recovery and leadership as he returns from a long-term knee injury.