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MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 19: Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold made his La Liga debut as Real Madrid earned a narrow win against Osasuna.

Carvajal improved on both metrics despite playing less than half an hour: 20/22 (91%) and 2/3 on long balls.

As the two players will be competing for one position, Siguero concluded: "The duel is on, and the captain wants to make a strong entrance into the debate."

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In a piece published by Mundo Deportivo, they predicted that the Alexander-Arnold vs Carvajal battle is only going to go one way.

"Trent Alexander-Arnold made his Real Madrid debut at the Bernabeu against Osasuna , starting in the first half," the report said.

Nothing happened, but it was clear that Carvajal is ready to return.

"As soon as Carvajal returns to his usual physical form, everything points to Trent becoming a regular substitute on the Real Madrid bench.

This speaks volumes for Osasuna's defensive work, which held Real Madrid in check.

"Trent was also replaced by Dani Carvajal, who was reunited with his fans ten months later.

A standing ovation went to the Real Madrid captain, who was injured on October 5th.