Álvaro Arbeloa couldn’t hide his admiration for Trent Alexander-Arnold after Real Madrid’s dominant 4–1 win over Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu on February 14 as reported by Fabrizio romano via x handle.
Arbeloa: “Trent is a top, top player returning to his best level. I’m not surprised, he’s so intelligent”. “He understand the game incredibly well, his quality, his IQ, he is just unbelievable”.
The interim boss described the England international as a “top, top player,” praising not just his quality on the ball, but his intelligence and tactical flexibility.
Arbeloa highlighted that Trent is far more than a traditional full-back. He pointed to his ability to step into central areas, read complex instructions quickly, and adapt seamlessly to different roles within the team.
The manager added that he was pleased to see Trent getting regular minutes again, finding his rhythm, and returning to his best form after a period of adjustment.
The performance backed that up, with Alexander-Arnold providing the assist for Gonzalo García’s early opener before being withdrawn after an impressive 60 minutes.
The praise didn’t stop there. David Beckham recently compared Trent to himself, saying the Madrid man’s delivery and vision remind him of his own playing days.
According to Beckham, Alexander-Arnold sees passes that others don’t, and his crossing ability is among the very best in the modern game.
Despite settling into life in Madrid, Trent has made it clear his bond with Liverpool remains strong. He has insisted he would not celebrate if he scored against his boyhood club and reaffirmed that he will always feel like a Liverpool fan, regardless of where his career takes him.
Softfootball reports that Arbeloa’s public backing has effectively ended any talk of Trent being surplus to requirements. Instead, the message from the Bernabéu is clear: Alexander-Arnold is now seen as a key part of Real Madrid’s title push, valued for both his creativity and his growing tactical maturity.
