Third-choice? Inside Alexander-Arnold's struggles in Madrid
Summary
Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to secure a regular starting role at Real Madrid since joining in June 2025. He has featured in seven of the club’s 13 matches this season, but has not played in three of the past four and is reportedly behind Denzel Dumfries and Fede Valverde at right-back.Key Facts
- Real Madrid paid 10 million euros to release Alexander-Arnold early from his Liverpool contract in June 2025.
- Alexander-Arnold has started four of Real Madrid’s 13 matches this season and has recorded one assist.
- His assist came in a 4-0 home win over Malaga.
- He did not play against Roma, Sevilla or RB Leipzig and appeared only in stoppage time in the Clasico.
- Alexander-Arnold made 21 La Liga appearances in the 2025-26 season, starting 14 of them.
- Hamstring, thigh and pre-season muscle problems disrupted his first season in Madrid.
- Changes in Real Madrid’s management during his first season included the departures of Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa’s appointment.
- Alexander-Arnold’s contract with Real Madrid runs until 2031.
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