Alexander-Arnold injured in Champions League debut with Real Madrid

Trent Alexander-Arnold, out with injury at Real Madrid

Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered an injury that forced him to leave the field five minutes into the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Marseille. The situation occurred at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, where Alexander-Arnold collapsed after a play, clutching his thigh. Alexander-Arnold, who arrived at Real Madrid from Liverpool, was substituted by the team captain, Dani Carvajal.

In the current season, the English international has started in three of Real Madrid’s five matches, while Carvajal has been the first choice in the other two games.

It’s a very good competition between the two players. I like having that in each position, two players who want to show what they can do. It’s very good for the team.

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid coach

In the match against Marseille, Jude Bellingham, Alexander-Arnold’s teammate in the English national team, returned to Real Madrid’s squad for the first time this season, after undergoing shoulder surgery in July.