Overview

• Trent Alexander-Arnold played 65 minutes in his Club World Cup debut against Al-Hilal, marking his first competitive appearance for Real Madrid.
• He aided the build-up to Gonzalo Garcia’s opening goal and recorded multiple key interceptions before being substituted.
• Federico Valverde’s missed 90th-minute penalty denied Real Madrid a late winner and left the match level at 1-1.
• Having spent months learning Spanish, Alexander-Arnold remarked on the importance of adapting to Madrid’s culture off the pitch.
• Despite expressing disappointment at not winning, he praised Real Madrid’s global fanbase for their support.