Alexander-Arnold controversial

Trent Alexander-Arnold continued to be in the starting lineup by coach Xabi Alonso when Real Madrid beat Pachuca 3-1 in the second round of Group H of the FIFA Club World Cup™ 2025.

Trent Alexander-Arnold plays creatively, but leaves questions about his defensive ability.

After an unimpressive debut in a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal, the English defender continues to be the focus of controversy among fans.

In the 7th minute, Real fell into a disadvantageous position when Raul Asencio received a direct red card after a foul on Salomon Rondon. This situation clearly exposed the gap on the right wing, the moment Alexander-Arnold moved up to support the attack.

However, the player born in 1998 quickly made up for his mistake. In the 43rd minute, he sent a pass that opened up an opportunity for Arda Guler to finish close to the goal, raising the score to 2-0. Before that, Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal in the 36th minute, helping Real take a 1-0 lead despite only having 10 men on the field.

Madridistas were impressed with Alexander-Arnold's creativity, but his defensive performance remains a big question mark. One fan said: "We shouldn't press high like Barcelona, ​​it'll be easy to concede goals, and Trent is a poor defender." Another agreed: "Trent doesn't know how to cover the second post. This defensive system is too easy to exploit."

However, there were still compliments for the former Liverpool star. One fan shared: "That pass, ladies and gentlemen, is the reason Real Madrid brought Trent to the Bernabeu". Another fan exclaimed: "That move from Trent, was amazing".

After the draw with Al Hilal, coach Xabi Alonso also made clear his expectations for Alexander-Arnold: "He is not the type of full-back who only sticks to the wing. Trent can come inside and coordinate. The important thing is how the surrounding players move. We need time to perfect, but his ability to read the game is very valuable."

Real Madrid won the first match at the FIFA Club World Cup. In the early morning of June 23, Real defeated Pachuca 3-1 in the second match, Group F of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

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