Real Madrid have been dealt a fresh injury blow after the club confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold has picked up a muscular problem. The update comes less than 24 hours after Los Blancos secured a comfortable 3–0 victory over Athletic Bilbao, a match in which the Englishman finally registered his first assist of the season.
Trent featured prominently in last night’s win, setting up Kylian Mbappé for Real Madrid’s opener. However, Softfootball understands that his return to form was cut short in the 55th minute when he was forced off after feeling discomfort, with Asensio coming on to replace him.
The club released an official medical statement confirming the latest situation on the player via its official X handle, saying:
Following tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services on our player, Trent Alexander-Arnold, he has been diagnosed with a muscular injury to the rectus anterior quadriceps in his left leg. His progress will be monitored.
This setback adds to Madrid’s growing list of defensive concerns. Softfootball earlier reported that Ferland Mendy suffered a muscle injury earlier this week, leaving the coaching staff with limited options as fixtures continue to pile up. With two full-backs now sidelined, squad depth will once again be tested in the coming games.
Real Madrid will monitor Trent’s recovery closely as they look to maintain their momentum, but the mounting injuries pose a challenge Xabi Alonso and his team must now navigate carefully.
