Trent Alexander-Arnold Faces Tough Competition at Real Madrid, Now Third-Choice Right-Back
Since joining Real Madrid in June 2025, Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to secure a regular starting spot amid fierce competition and tactical changes.
According to BBC Sport, Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid in June 2025 was marked by high expectations, but the England international has found himself as the third-choice right-back this season. The arrival of Denzel Dumfries and the tactical deployment of midfielder Fede Valverde in the position have limited Alexander-Arnold's opportunities on the pitch.
Out of 13 games played by Real Madrid this season, Alexander-Arnold has started only four and has made a single assist during a 4-0 victory over Malaga. His playing time has notably decreased in recent matches, including minimal involvement in the recent Clasico and no appearances against Roma, Sevilla, or RB Leipzig.
At 28 years old, Alexander-Arnold's future role at Real Madrid remains uncertain as manager Jose Mourinho experiments with different options at right-back, raising questions about how the club plans to utilize the talented full-back moving forward.
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