In a thrilling comeback that showcased his immense talent, Trent Alexander-Arnold nearly stole the spotlight this weekend, just one day after being snubbed from Thomas Tuchel's England squad. While fans eagerly awaited his kick-off, Tuchel lined up Chelsea’s Reece James as the sole right-back for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, leaving Alexander-Arnold out.

Since his summer move from Liverpool to Real Madrid on a free transfer, Alexander-Arnold has struggled to find his rhythm, recently losing his starting spot to Dani Carvajal. However, his fortunes took a turn as he was reinstated in Xabi Alonso's lineup for Saturday's LaLiga clash against Mallorca.

Just six minutes into the match, he delivered an unforgettable moment that nearly secured him 'Assist of the Season' honors. Launching an audacious curling pass from behind the halfway line, he threaded the needle, positioning the ball perfectly for none other than Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar finished brilliantly, but heartbreakingly for Alexander-Arnold, the goal was ruled offside.

Despite this setback, Alexander-Arnold continued to dazzle on the pitch, ultimately turning in his best performance of the season before being substituted in the 72nd minute.

Real Madrid found themselves down 1-0 initially, but staged an electrifying turnaround to win 2-1, thanks to quickfire goals from Arda Guler and Vinicius Jr. This victory not only marked their third win out of three this season but also propelled them to the top of the LaLiga table.

As rivals Barcelona also maintain a perfect record, they prepare for their weekend match against Rayo Vallecano. The tension builds as both teams aim to make their mark before the international break.