{"id":427140,"date":"2026-02-15T14:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T14:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/427140\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T14:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T14:32:09","slug":"trent-alexander-arnold-praised-after-real-madrid-4-1-real-sociedad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/427140\/","title":{"rendered":"Trent Alexander-Arnold Praised After Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now over halfway into his debut seaon with Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a> will hope to finally build up some momentum. It’s been a stop-start season for the former Liverpool<\/a> ace who has struggled to show his best in Spain so far.<\/p>\n

A lot of his issues can be put down to injury problems, with a muscle tear meaning that, until last night, the Englishman had not started for Madrid<\/a> since early November. In that time, he’d seen manager Xabi Alonso leave the club and Alvaro Arbeloa take over.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Alexander-Arnold finally got his first start of 2026, playing 60 minutes in the 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.<\/p>\n

Alexander-Arnold Grabs Assist vs Real Sociedad<\/p>\n

It was a great night for the right-back as he put in one of his best performances for Real Madrid yet. Most notably, he picked up a trademark assist as his clever cross was turned in by Gonzalo Garcia for the opening goal of the game.<\/p>\n

Alexander-Arnold finished the match with five ball recoveries, one interception, and wasn’t dribbled past once. He also had two key passes and completed 8\/11 attempted long balls. <\/p>\n

Manager Arbeloa was also very impressed<\/a>. After the game, he told the press: \u201cTrent is a top, top player returning to his best level. I’m not surprised, he’s so intelligent\u201d. \u201cHe understand the game incredibly well, his quality, his IQ, he is just unbelievable\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"Trent<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tAlvaro Arbeloa’s Behind-Scenes Behaviour Towards Trent Alexander-Arnold at Madrid
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Reports in Spain have revealed the new Real Madrid manager’s treatment of Trent behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

\"Real<\/p>\n

It’s fair to say the local press were more than happy with what the right-back delivered for Madrid. A number of Spanish outlets have echoed Arbeloa’s sentiments. For example, SI wrote<\/a>:<\/p>\n

“Simply sublime. Showed no signs of rust after so long on the sidelines and delivered a masterful performance down the right flank, headlined by his assist on the game\u2019s opening goal.”<\/p>\n

Managing Madrid were very impressed as well, giving the Englishman an 8.5\/10 in their player ratings<\/a>, as they added: “Takes this team to another level. His distribution and composure were incredible tonight. The weight and variety of his passing constantly broke lines. His assist is what broke the deadlock.”<\/p>\n

Maca were simply blown away<\/a>, as they ran with the title: “Has Beckham returned to the Bernab\u00e9u?” On the assist, the report added: “The Bernab\u00e9u finally got to see it for themselves: he has a magic touch with his right foot. We’re talking about Trent , who isn’t the defender with the most assists in Premier League history by chance. Real Madrid didn’t sign a lazy player, even though his dismal start due to injuries raised some eyebrows. Trent’s pinpoint passing accuracy makes him a playmaker from the wing, adding another dimension to the team. His pass to Gonzalo for the opening goal was a gift for the striker.<\/p>\n

“First it was Michel, then Beckham… and now Trent. Few players in Real Madrid’s history have displayed such ball striking ability from the right wing.”<\/p>\n

Football Espana also gave him a 7\/10 in their player ratings<\/a> and wrote: “First start in a couple of months, and he slotted back in seamlessly. He delivered a fine assist for Gonzalo\u2019s goal in the opening minutes which set the tone for a fine performance.”<\/p>\n

Alexander-Arnold will no doubt be hoping this marks the start of a turnaround in form in Madrid. The biggest concern will be around his ability to stay fit. <\/p>\n

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