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SPANISH PRESS BLASTS TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD: 'LOST LIKE A RABBIT IN HEADLIGHTS'
Real Madrid is in crisis: players split over Alonso's strict style, with Vinicius Jr. unhappy. Trent Alexander-Arnold's form is suffering in the chaos.
Trent Alexander-Arnold isn't having the easiest time in Spain, with some of the local football press calling him clueless.
After leaving Liverpool to chase a Ballon d'Or with Real Madrid, his start hasn't exactly been smooth.
After a 1-1 tie with Girona, Marca didn't hold back.
Alfredo Relano, a well-known Spanish football writer, didn't mince words about the 27-year-old.
He wrote that Trent seems lost and unsure, like a rabbit in the headlights.
He added that while his set-piece ability is there, he's nonexistent in regular play.
Alexander-Arnold almost gave away a goal with a bad pass in the Girona game, and his crosses were uncharacteristically off-target.
After starting matches against Elche and Olympiacos, it seemed like he was starting to impress people.
As noted, his ability to create chances and said he's becoming the team's set-piece guy under Xabi Alonso.
But things can change quickly at Real, and with the team struggling, Alexander-Arnold is getting heat.
He was even booed by Liverpool fans during a Champions League loss at Anfield.
The way he left Liverpool still stings for supporters. He let his contract run down, so the club only got £10 million for him, even though he had talked about staying at Liverpool forever and becoming captain.
He chose to go to Real, but so far, he hasn't made a big impact.
The right-back hasn't scored or assisted in LaLiga or the Champions League yet.
He's only played a full 90 minutes twice in the Spanish league and was on the bench for the win against Barcelona.
He's competing with Dani Carvajal and Federico Valverde for a spot in the lineup, and he's also dealt with injuries early in the season.
Alonso is sticking with Alexander-Arnold. Before the Girona game, he mentioned that it's his first year and that this adjustment period is normal.
Relano didn't just criticise Alexander-Arnold; he also blasted the team in general, saying it's too reliant on Mbappé and Courtois.
Alexander-Arnold is also trying to fit in while there's tension in the Real Madrid locker room.
Reports in Spain say that some of the team's key players are split on whether they support Alonso.
Alonso is said to have a more hands-on style than managers like Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane, with strict rules about bad habits and the idea that players have to earn their place every time they train.
Mundo Deportivo says that players like Vinicius Jr., Fede Valverde, Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo, Endrick, and Ferland Mendy aren't happy with Alonso's approach.
Vinicius Jr seems to be the most vocal, reportedly saying, "I'm going to leave this team after being subbed out during El Clásico." He also didn't mention Alonso when he apologised on social media.
There are rumours that Vinicius Jr. might not extend his contract, which ends in 2027, under the current situation.
Real is currently four points behind Barcelona in LaLiga.
It will be interesting to see if Alonso continues to play Alexander-Arnold or goes with Valverde, as Carvajal is out with a knee injury until next year.
SELF-INFLICTED WOUNDS: ANALYTICAL LOOK AT TWO BLUNDERS COSTING XABI ALONSO'S JOB
Xabi Alonso's job is at risk after Real Madrid suffered a chaotic defeat to Man City, sealed by crucial errors from Courtois and Rudiger within seven minutes.
If this was the night Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid dream died, he'll leave the Bernabeu knowing the wounds were self-inflicted.
This game showed just how unpredictable football management can be.
Needing a win to relieve pressure after a shaky spell, Alonso's team seemed in control after Rodrygo's goal. Even without Mbappe, nursing a knee injury, Real was the better team. Man City looked strangely uncertain and couldn't get a grip on the game.
But goals can shift everything, mostly when a team's confidence is low.
Then came two quick errors: Courtois gifting O'Reilly an easy goal and Rudiger fouling Haaland for a penalty that was converted. Real went from control to chaos in seven minutes.
That’s how it stayed. As Real got nervous, City took over and secured a win that puts their Champions League fate in their own hands, with games against Bodo/Glimt and Galatasaray coming up.
As for Alonso, things look tough. After the game, following his team's fruitless late efforts, he shook Guardiola's hand and headed down the tunnel. The Real anthem played, but without the fans' voices, it felt like a funeral march, which may be how things turn out.
On paper, Real's season isn't a disaster. Slot at Liverpool would take it. They're second in LaLiga, four points behind Barcelona, and in the Champions League spots. But the mood in Madrid is bad, and Alonso's job might be at risk. This was their second loss to an English team in Europe, and they've only won two of their last eight games.
The city doesn't care about that. They came here with bad memories of past games at the Bernabeu and some doubts about their own European form. They left with their fate in their hands and deserved the win.
After equalizing, they were the better team and could have scored more.
Early on, they had to hang on. Real even had a penalty shout within two minutes after City lost the ball in midfield.
Real created an opening on the left, and when Nunes tripped Vinicius Junior, it looked like a clear penalty. It was given, but VAR showed the foul was just outside the box. Valverde's free kick went wide.
City struggled to get into the game and were vulnerable on the wings. Rodrygo found space on the right, and his cross to Vinicius Junior was well-timed. But Donnarumma should have done better than let Vinicius lift the ball over him and wide.
Real kept pressing and eventually scored. Silva lost a challenge, allowing Real to switch the ball and create an opening. Bellingham helped the ball to Rodrygo, who finished well.
City seemed in trouble, but a goalkeeping howler gave them a way back. Courtois pushed a header into O'Reilly's path, and he scored.
Then, a lifeline turned into an advantage. A city corner was cleared, but VAR spotted Rudiger pulling Haaland. Haaland scored the penalty, and City led.
Courtois then saved well from Haaland and Cherki, and in the second half from Silva and Doku. But his earlier mistake changed the game, and Real never recovered.
Bellingham missed a chance and took his frustration out on the advertising boards. Later on, there were a couple of headed chances that might have leveled the score on another day.
But this wasn't Alonso's day, and it might have been his last.
LEFT-BACK NIGHTMARE: REAL MADRID FACES DEFENSIVE VOID AFTER MASS SUSPENSIONS
An analysis of Real Madrid's suspension woes: Endrick's final La Liga match is confirmed, while defensive gaps force Coach Alonso to make tough tactical calls.
Real Madrid's recent loss to Celta Vigo wasn't just a simple defeat; the team is struggling right now. To make matters worse, four players are now suspended for upcoming games.
In the match against Celta Vigo, Fran Garcia received two yellow cards, while Alvaro Carreras and Endrick Felipe were ejected for arguing with the referee. Dani Carvajal, the team captain, was also noted for comments he made to the referee, even though he wasn't playing.
Now, all four players know their punishment. Carreras, Endrick, and Carvajal will each miss two games, while Garcia will only sit out one game because his sending off was due to two yellow cards, according to Sport.
This means all four will be out for the game against Alaves this weekend. Carreras, Endrick, and Carvajal will also miss the final game of 2025 against Sevilla.
The suspension hits Endrick harder since he's expected to leave Real Madrid for Lyon in January. This means his season with Real Madrid is likely over, unless he plays in the Champions League game against Manchester City or the Copa del Rey match against CF Talavera de la Reina.
For Carvajal, the suspension doesn't really change anything. He's still recovering from a knee injury and isn't expected back until January or February, so he wouldn't have been available for the Alaves or Sevilla games anyway.
Real Madrid probably won't have a natural left-back for the Alaves game since Ferland Mendy is injured. But Garcia will return for the Sevilla game the following weekend, which is some welcome news for coach Xabi Alonso.
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