Real Madrid's blockbuster signing Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a challenging debut as the Spanish giants battled to a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal in their Club World Cup opener on Wednesday in Florida.
In Xabi Alonso's first official game in charge of Real Madrid, his side drew 1–1 against Saudi Arabian champions Al-Hilal in a tense Group H clash under searing Miami heat.
Real Madrid's preparations for their opening match at the FIFA Club World Cup have hit a potential setback, with Kylian Mbappe missing Tuesday's training session due to a fever.
Real Madrid have landed in Miami after a gruelling nine-hour flight, greeted by eager American fans at Palm Beach International Airport, where players promptly signed their first autographs.
Real Madrid have won the race for one of South America's brightest young stars, confirming the signing of 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono from River Plate.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, now simply Trent, arrived at Real Madrid with a nod to his new manager Xabi Alonso's own unveiling years ago, revealing that his move was finalised two weeks prior.