Trent Alexander-Arnold admitted that making his Real Madrid debut is "something every player dreams of."
But the team's inability to secure a win in the Club World Cup left him feeling "some disappointment." The former Liverpool right-back recently made the switch as his contract at Anfield came to an end.
Gonzalo Garcia's opening goal was negated by a penalty from Ruben Neves, while Dean Huijsen, formerly of Bournemouth, was another ex-Premier League star to make his debut for the Spanish team.
Alexander-Arnold acknowledges the pressure that comes with the expectation for Madrid to win "every game you play in" which undoubtedly tainted his first appearance.
Alexander-Arnold struggled on his Real Madrid debut.
He said: "Incredible day to have made my debut for Real Madrid.
"There's some disappointment not to have won the game, but it's the mentality you need to have as a Real player is to want and expect to win every game you've played in.
"I've felt the support from the moment I signed the club.
I want to adapt and give myself the best start possible
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