Trent Alexander-Arnold Shines at Real Madrid, Repaying Signing Fee

Trent Alexander-Arnold, who impressed his new employers with his Spanish abilities at his unveiling, has played the full 90 minutes in his past two appearances, growing in confidence.

This was the second time Alonso has deployed his preferred 5-3-2/3-5-2 formation since he replaced Carlo Ancelotti as Madrid coach, and his new charges - including Alexander-Arnold - certainly appear to be adjusting to the new system.

Eyebrows were raised when Real Madrid paid Liverpool £8.4m to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early, but his first month with the Spanish club has repaid their calculated gamble.