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Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, formerly of Liverpool(Image: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Trent Alexander-Arnold admits he realised a dream by making his Real Madrid debut as the former Liverpool defender revealed how long he had been preparing for the transfer.
Alexander-Arnold was handed a start and came through 65 minutes as Real were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in their opening game at the controversial FIFA Club World Cup in the United States on Wednesday.
It was his first appearance for the European Super League advocates since arriving earlier this month in a deal worth £10million to Liverpool.
And Alexander-Arnold had mixed feelings over an occasion he believes is the wish of the majority of footballers.
"It's an incredible day to make a debut for Real Madrid," he said.
It's the mentality you need to have as a Real Madrid to want to and expect to win every game you play in.
But there were a lot of positives, especially in the second half."
Of the Real Madrid support inside the stadium, Alexander-Arnold added: "It was incredible.
That was important for me to do so."
Meanwhile, Real boss Xabi Alonso - the former Liverpool midfielder taking charge of his first game - responded to questions about Alexander-Arnold and another debutant, ex-Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen.
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“First I'd like to congratulate them, because this is a big day for them," said Alonso.
"Making a Real Madrid debut will surely have an impact on them.
"I'm thrilled because they have that personality and they'll be important players for us.
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