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Why Trent Alexander-Arnold Was Left OUT of Real Madrid's Club World Cup Semi-Final Showdown with PSG

NEW JERSEY, USA, JUL 9 – Trent Alexander-Arnold was withdrawn from Real Madrid's squad due to right leg discomfort sustained in training, prompting a last-minute defensive reshuffle before the semi-final match.

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold was absent as Real Madrid took on PSG in the Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday evening in New Jersey.
  • Alexander-Arnold suffered a muscular injury during the last training session on Tuesday, which caused a late squad reshuffle by coach Xabi Alonso.
  • Before sustaining his injury, Alexander-Arnold was a starter in every Club World Cup match for Real Madrid, while Alonso chose to begin the game with Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, and emerging talent Gonzalo García leading the attack.
  • Alonso said of Alexander-Arnold's condition, he felt a 'small discomfort' but it was 'not good enough to play today', and Madrid have not confirmed if he could recover for Sunday's final against Chelsea.
  • Alexander-Arnold’s absence was a significant loss for Real Madrid, who also missed suspended Dean Huijsen, forcing defensive adjustments while aiming for a crucial win to reach the final.
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09-07-2025 ✅ Club World Cup. Player injured: Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will not take part in the team's match against Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup. As reported by... ᐉ football news ⚽ on UA-Football

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