Alexander-Arnold Debuts for Real Madrid in Draw

Trent Alexander-Arnold made his Real Madrid debut in a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal at the Club World Cup, expressing excitement and gratitude for the Madrid fans' support despite disappointment at not winning. He has quickly adapted to life in Madrid, earning praise for his rapid language acquisition, though pundit John Obi Mikel questioned the timeline Alexander-Arnold claimed for learning Spanish. His remarks comparing the intensity of Real Madrid training to Liverpool's have drawn criticism from Liverpool fans, who viewed them as disrespectful. Despite mixed reactions, Alexander-Arnold remains positive about his move and is eager to embrace new challenges. Both teammate Thibaut Courtois and manager Xabi Alonso highlighted positives from his debut and expressed optimism for future matches. The debut marks a significant new chapter for Alexander-Arnold following his Liverpool departure.