Real Madrid fans are already falling in love with Trent Alexander-Arnold after the former Liverpool right-back recorded his first assist in a white shirt, helping Los Blancos edge past Juventus at the Club World Cup.
In a tense 1-0 victory on Tuesday night, it was Alexander-Arnold’s pinpoint cross that found Gonzalo Garcia, who steered a brilliant header beyond Juventus keeper Michele Di Gregorio. The goal not only secured a hard-fought win but also booked Madrid a spot in the quarter-finals, where they will now take on Borussia Dortmund.
Fans lit up social media to praise the England international’s impact, with one supporter writing: “That assist from Trent was smooth as f**! First of many to come. Vamos!”* Another echoed the excitement: “TRENT ALEXANDER ARNOLD ASSIST. WHAT A DELIVERY. FIRST OF MANY.”
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A third fan highlighted both Alexander-Arnold and Madrid’s rising star Gonzalo Garcia, stating: “Gonzalo Garcia incroyable, what a tournament he’s having. And the first of many Trent assists.”
Garcia has now scored three goals in four games at the tournament, proving to be one of Madrid’s most exciting young prospects. But while fans focused on Trent’s masterclass, all eyes are now on how he will share minutes with veteran right-back Dani Carvajal, who is returning from a serious knee injury sustained in October.
Speaking after the match, Carvajal had nothing but praise for his new teammate:
“Trent has adapted phenomenally well, he has got on with everyone fantastically. He has been super friendly: when we have had an afternoon off, he has come with everyone to eat, he seems a very, very good lad.”
Carvajal acknowledged that Alexander-Arnold already had chemistry with Jude Bellingham, but emphasized that his warm attitude has extended to the entire squad.
As for the looming battle for the right-back spot, Carvajal made it clear he welcomes the challenge:
“Professionally, it’s normal: at every team there are new signings, new players, and I took that as a personal challenge too. I love to compete, I love to have challenges in front of me. I hope that healthy competition can make the team even better.”
“As for the position: I don’t know. I haven’t thought about it, because if the manager asks me to play on the left wing I’ll play left wing. It’s not something that concerns me, far from it. I just want to help. I’ve played centre-back, left-back, right-back… if it’s in goal, I’m available.”
Now fully recovered after nine months on the sidelines, Carvajal concluded confidently:
“I feel good. I’m ready.”
With Trent delivering on the pitch and Carvajal showing true leadership and humility, Real Madrid may have just struck the perfect balance of talent and experience on the flanks. And if Alexander-Arnold’s debut assist is anything to go by, fans might indeed be witnessing the “first of many” in a long list of contributions.
