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Trent Alexander-Arnold Benched for Discipline, Assists in Victory

3/23/2026

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Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid was benched for the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid after arriving late to a training session.
Alvaro Arbeloa started Dani Carvajal in place of Alexander-Arnold, underscoring discipline.
Alexander-Arnold was omitted from Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the March international break.
He contributed off the bench, assisting in Real Madrid's 3-2 victory.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid was benched for the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid after arriving late to a training session.
Alvaro Arbeloa started Dani Carvajal in place of Alexander-Arnold, underscoring discipline.
Alexander-Arnold was omitted from Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the March international break.
He contributed off the bench, assisting in Real Madrid's 3-2 victory.