Trent Alexander-Arnold made an immediate impact in his first start for Real Madrid in over two months, assisting the opener in a 4-1 win that bolsters their La Liga title pursuit.
Trent Alexander-Arnold marked a triumphant return to Real Madrid’s starting lineup, providing a crucial assist in a dominant 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad.
After 73 days sidelined by injury, the England international took just five minutes to set up Gonzalo García’s opening goal.
The performance propelled Los Blancos to their eighth consecutive league win, signaling a major boost for the club’s creative department.
Manager Álvaro Arbeloa praised the defender’s tactical versatility following the match, stating: “He understands the game very well and quickly grasps what we want from him and where we can make the most of his abilities.”
With Alexander-Arnold back, Madrid looks to close the gap on Barcelona. The fullback celebrated his return on social media, simply captioning his post with the message, “Good to be back.”