Trent Alexander-Arnold’s dream move to Real Madrid hit a rocky patch as he was unceremoniously dropped from the starting lineup during their away clash against Real Oviedo on Sunday.

After joining from Liverpool this summer, Alexander-Arnold made his debut on the global stage at the Club World Cup. However, his LaLiga debut was far from stellar, leaving fans questioning his readiness for the high stakes in Spain.

In a surprising tactical decision, manager Xabi Alonso opted for Dani Carvajal as the right-back, with Alexander-Arnold only making a late appearance in the 87th minute. Real Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 victory, fueled by Kylian Mbappe's impressive brace and a goal from Vinicius Jr.

As social media buzzed with commentary, one fan pointedly remarked, 'Trent is about to learn a brutal lesson at Real Madrid. But he's a big boy; he'll be fine.' Others didn’t hold back, with quips like, 'Trent Alexander-Arnold, sitting right back on the bench for Real Madrid.' The sentiment was clear: his path back to the starting XI may not be as smooth as anticipated.

With Real Madrid set to host Mallorca next weekend, all eyes will be on whether Alexander-Arnold can reclaim his spot in the lineup or if he’ll face more time on the bench as Carvajal continues to shine.

The big question remains: has Alexander-Arnold truly underestimated the demands of playing for one of the world’s top clubs?