Real Madrid Surrender, Alexander-Arnold Absent For 2 Months Due To New Injury

JAKARTA - Real Madrid have confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a front thigh injury to his left leg as they won 3-0 over Athletic Club on Thursday, December 4, 2025, early morning WIB.

ESPN reports that the right-back will be out for at least two months. He was pulled out in the 55th minute at the San Mates and replaced by Raul Asencio.

"After tests carried out today on our player, Trent Alexander-Arnold, by Real Madrid Medical Services, he was diagnosed with a muscle injury to his left front thigh femoris Rectus. His recovery will be monitored," the club said in a statement on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

The right-back looked to have a muscle problem after kicking the ball, limping off the sidelines before asking to be pulled out.

Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was also replaced with an ankle problem.

Alexander-Arnold's debut season at the Santiago Bernabeu--after joining Liverpool in a major transfer last summer--has been plagued by injury.

After getting his place at Real Madrid's starting XI at the 2025 Club World Cup, he had thigh problems in September 2025 and was absent for a month.

His absence coincided with the absence of Dani Carvajal, meaning midfielder Federico Valverde must fill the right-back position.

Since returning to fitness last month, Alexander-Arnold has faced some criticism for his performances - coinciding with the team's difficulties - but he looks much better against Athletic.

Alexander-Arnold is showing one of his best performances with Real Madrid - his cross-section became the source of Kylian Mbappe's opener.