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Trent Alexander-Arnold couldn’t hide his relief at not having to face Vinicius Jr anymore - a feeling that will come as no surprise to Liverpool fans.

Alexander-Arnold played his third game since completing his move to Real Madrid this week as the Spanish giant secured its place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with a 3-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia.

Although he’s yet to record an assist or goal for his new club, the 26-year-old enjoyed his best outing for Madrid so far as he was given more freedom to attack by Xabi Alonso in a tweaked system.



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Referee Clement Turpin separates Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid during the 2022 Champions League final.

Vinicius scored the winner in the 2022 Champions League final against Liverpool, with Alexander-Arnold coming in for criticism after losing him at the back post.

After an inauspicious start to life with Los Blancos, Alexander-Arnold does seem to be growing into his new club now, and will be hoping he can help them become world champions this summer.

Real are back in action on July 1 as they face Juventus in the last-16 in Miami, with the possibility of a replay of the 2024 Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund awaiting in the quarter-finals.



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