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Real Madrid CF v CF Pachuca: Group H - FIFA Club World Cup 2025Getty Images Sport

Trent Alexander-Arnold fires message as ex-Liverpool star plays key role in Real Madrid's first win at Club World Cup

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  • TAA impresses in Real win against Pachuca
  • Sends fiery message after the CWC win
  • Will be a starter again against RB Salzburg
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Alexander-Arnold had a rather dull Real Madrid debut against Al-Hilal last week on the back of his controversial transfer from Liverpool. However, he has proven his quality in Los Blancos' first Club World Cup win against Mexican side Pachuca.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Alexander-Arnold did not manage to get a clean sheet or a goal contribution; however, the Englishman showed off his defensive prowess for a Real Madrid side that went down to 10 men after Raul Asensio's seventh-minute red card. The 26-year-old has now shared his first words after Los Blancos' win.

  • WHAT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD POSTED

    On Instagram, Alexander-Arnold posted photos from the win, and wrote: "First win in white! Hala Madrid."

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR ALEXANDER-ARNOLD?

    Real Madrid will face off against RB Salzburg next in the Club World Cup, and Alexander-Arnold will be a starter as Los Blancos know that a loss could see them knocked out of the tournament.