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Trent Alexander-Arnold failed to impress many during his Real Madrid debut(Image: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Alan Shearer is convinced that Trent Alexander-Arnold will "get better" with time at Real Madrid.

Federico Valverde thought he was going to clinch the win in stoppage time, but his late penalty was saved by Bono to ensure the Spaniards were held to a draw.

Alexander-Arnold's first match in Madrid white ultimately didn't go down as well as he would've hoped.



He'll be glad to get that game out the way won't he?"

Sky Sports host Alex Aljoe was in agreement, adding: "I thought it was interesting what Xabi Alonso said after the game, it was like he said, 'Look, he's a really talented player, but talent isn't enough.' It's almost like he wanted to say that, he's sort of making a statement by coming out and saying that.

Article continues belowTrent Alexander-Arnold was substituted off in the 65th minute of the game(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

"He said he needs to get better defensively, and that's where he was exposed; at the back at times in that game.

I think in general, Real Madrid lack experienced, high-quality defenders."

Shearer chimed in, suggesting that Alexander-Arnold will need more time to adapt to Madrid's playing style, and insisted that there is much more to come from the Premier League star.

The Newcastle United legend said: "I think it's clearly going to take time to get used to a new manager, new sort of ideas of what he wants to do.

"Trent obviously is going to take time to understand and get used to his surroundings, that's only normal.

Football Espana and Sport both gave the English defender a 5/10, with the former labelling his performance "underwhelming" and criticising his lack of impact in attack.

Trent Alexander-Arnold didn't make the start he would've hoped for at Real Madrid(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

After the match, the 26-year-old opened up about his move from his boyhood team to the La Liga side, acknowledging that leaving Liverpool was "a big change" he felt was necessary at this point in his career.

Alexander-Arnold said: "It's a very proud moment for me.
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