New Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso, took charge of his first game as Los Blancos boss on Wednesday and saw his side draw 1-1 with Al Hilal in the Club World Cup group stage. Trent Alexander-Arnold, who signed from Liverpool on June 1, made his debut for the club as well as former Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen.

Real Madrid started their run in the Club World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Saudi club Al-Hilal on June 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida.

Arsenal have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Rodrygo, after Xabi Alonso indicated the Brazillian winger will stay at Real Madrid. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a big-money move for the 23-year-old as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his wide options in a bid to end the club’s long wait for the Premier League title.