Trent started in five of Real Madrid’s six games in the USA at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup and appears to be Alonso's first-choice at right-back. However, the decision to name Dani Carvajal as captain following Luka Modric's exit, ramps up the pressure on the former Liverpool man.

Alexander-Arnold benched against Real OviedoCarvajal starts in the right-back position Rodrygo also features in starting lineupFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?After starting in his La Liga debut against Osasuna last week,

Real Madrid are tasked with trying to snatch the La Liga title from arch-rivals Barcelona in 2025/26, with Atletico Madrid breathing heavily down their necks. Los Blancos were second-best last season, rolling over several times throughout the campaign for Barca, who steamrolled their opponents to the crown.