Real Madrid are already planning their next move in the transfer market, and all indications suggest the next addition will be in defence. With Xabi Alonso determined to consolidate the

The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid is off to uneven start, but there are still lessons to be learned from his first three games in charge at the Club World Cup.

Trent Alexander-Arnold appears to have quickly settled in at Real Madrid. The England international celebrated his new role under Xabi Alonso, operating effectively as a wing-back during Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over RB Salzburg in the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup.