Trent Alexander-Arnold reacts to ‘incredible’ Real Madrid debut: ‘What every player dreams of’
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Trent Alexander-Arnold makes long-awaited Real Madrid debut
- Trent Alexander-Arnold made his Real Madrid debut against Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup, playing 65 minutes.
- The match ended in a stalemate, with Real Madrid missing out on a victory despite an early lead from Gonzalo Garcia; Federico Valverde missed a 90th-minute penalty.
- Alexander-Arnold described his debut as a dream, despite the draw, and he acknowledged the global support from fans.
- He admitted to struggling against Al-Hilal's Salem Al-Dawsari during his time on the field.
- Alexander-Arnold also revealed he learned Spanish in a couple of months to better adapt to the club's culture.