Lucky to have Trent! Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid coach, boasts that 'Trent,' in golden form, is back.
On 16 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid coach, praised Trent Alexander-Arnold after his beautiful assist in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, saying the 'Los Blancos' are lucky to have him.
In the recent match where Madrid crushed Sociedad 4-1, Trent showcased his skill with a through ball to Gonzalo Garcia, who scored the opening goal—marking Trent's second assist in Spain.
Arbeloa said, "Trent is a top-level player who has returned to his best form. I'm not surprised; he is very smart, quickly understands the game and the team's needs. His quality and instinct are remarkable."
"He is not a traditional right-back who stays only on the flank; he can tuck inside to play more centrally. For us, having a player like this is truly fortunate."
Trent has yet to secure a permanent starting position since moving from Liverpool to Madrid on a free transfer. He has appeared in 10 La Liga games, starting six. With a packed schedule and the upcoming Champions League playoff visit to Benfica on Tuesday, Arbeloa intends to use him more extensively.