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Xabi Alonso is granting former Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold the leeway to dazzle in his revamped Real Madrid strategy.

At the helm of Madrid, Alonso is gradually embedding his vision and tactics into the squad amid the Club World Cup action.

His players are evidently upping their game as the tournament progresses, and now brace themselves for a formidable clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday.

This fixture will prove a decisive moment for Alonso's refreshed blueprint for the team, with a pivotal change coming in the form of increased attacking responsibilities for his full-backs, including England's Alexander-Arnold who has already notched up an assist.

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From day one, Alonso has instilled the players with assurance and the latitude to unwind and express themselves on the pitch, according to Garcia.

Spain international Garcia said: "The coach, as much to Trent as to me, is trying to give us the confidence to play well so we can help the team as much as possible.

That helps you perform in the way that you need at Real Madrid.



Xabi Alonso is trying to get the best out of Alexander-Arnold

It's been a very positive experience so far."

Madrid sailed through its quarterfinal clash with Borussia Dortmund, clinching a 3-2 victory, yet it nearly let its dominance slip away in a nail-biting conclusion.

With Kylian Mbappe back to full fitness, Garcia is optimistic about the boost he'll provide ahead of their showdown with Paris Saint Germain, although he emphasizes the need for unwavering concentration until the final whistle.

Garcia remarked: "Dortmund was a game of the highest level, a Champions League game, and we have done well to prove that Real Madrid were better.

"I had the good fortune to see Mbappe's goal from behind and it was a treat