Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to beat any team, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), despite acknowledging the French giants’ strength.
Alexander-Arnold made the remarks after Real Madrid’s thrilling 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
*“PSG is a Strong Team”*
“PSG is a strong team, champion of Europe for a reason. I’ve watched a couple of their games. They’re very strong, but we are just too strong and we believe we can beat anyone,” Alexander-Arnold said.
Real Madrid will face PSG in the semifinals of the competition.
Alexander-Arnold reflected on his time at Real Madrid, saying, “It’s a pleasure, every time I step onto the pitch, it’s a dream come true.”
He expressed his enjoyment of playing with the best players in the world.
*“Match Highlights”*
The match against Dortmund was intense, with Real Madrid initially taking a 2-0 lead through goals from Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia. However, Dortmund mounted a comeback, with Maximilian Beier scoring a late goal.
The game turned chaotic in added time, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a stunning acrobatic volley for Madrid.
Despite Dean Huijsen’s red card and a penalty for Dortmund, Real Madrid held firm to secure their semifinal spot.
Real Madrid’s victory sets up a showdown with PSG in the semifinals. PSG had earlier defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
