Concerning Trent Alexander-Arnold trait picked up on by Spanish media despite Real Madrid win

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballTrent Alexander-ArnoldSpanish media have had their say on Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance for Real Madrid against Manchester CityTrent Alexander-Arnold relished Real Madrid's triumph over Manchester City on Wednesday evening. The Spanish team stormed into a 3-0 lead at the Bernabeu, making an impeccable start to their Champions League round of 16 tie.Manager Alvaro Arbeloa selected Alexander-Arnold in his starting line-up, and the ex-Liverpool full-back would have been thrilled by Fede Valverde's first-half hat-trick.

The Uruguayan midfielder garnered all the praise, but Spanish media had a mixed response to Alexander-Arnold's performance.His one-on-one duel with City winger Jeremy Doku emerged as a concern. Here's what the Spanish press thought about the former Liverpool star's performance.READ MORE: Real Madrid destroy Man City as Federico Valverde nets stunning Champions League hat-trickREAD MORE: Jude Bellingham's behaviour in Real Madrid stands says everything as Man City implodeASSpanish outlet AS dubbed Alexander-Arnold as being "by far the weakest link" in Madrid's defence.

The City forward was praised for his attacking approach against the former Liverpool man.Sport stated that Alexander-Arnold improved in the second half. The report echoed similar criticism of Alexander-Arnold struggling against Doku in the opening half.The assessment of his first 45 minutes read: "Too much work on defence to shine on offence." However, that altered after the interval.The publication suggested he reached "a truce" with Doku and improved defensively.