Real Madrid fans have made their minds up on Trent Alexander-Arnold after what he did against Pachuca

Real Madrid fans have made their minds up on Trent Alexander-Arnold after watching him in the first half of their Club World Cup clash against Pachuca.

Alexander-Arnold made his Los Blancos debut on Thursday against Al Hilal, weeks after signing from Liverpool.

He was criticised by fans for his defensive performance, with Real in general not showcasing their full talents in attack as they could only draw 1-1.

Against Pachuca, Xabi Alonso's side went down to 10 players inside just seven minutes when last man Raul Asencio hauled down Salomon Rondon.

Real fans spotted how the right side of the pitch was exposed during the move, with Alexander-Arnold having pushed forward to support in attack.

But the England international made up for that on 43 minutes, providing the opportunity that led to Arda Guler firing in from close range.

🚨🌎 GOAL | Real Madrid 2-0 Pachuca | Arda Guler

ARDA GULER DOUBLES THE LEAD FOR REAL MADRID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/vLeTuKWyqb

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Jude Bellingham had made it 1-0 to Real on 36 minutes, with Guler's goal ensuring Real held a comfortable advantage into the break despite being down to 10 men.

And while fans marvelled at Alexander-Arnold's attacking ability, there still appears to be some concerns defensively.

One fan wrote: "We should not play high line like Barcelona... we will concede too many easy goals... and Trent can't defend."

A second agreed: "Trent can't defend his back post as well. Defensively they might be too exposed."

But another said: "That [pass for the goal], ladies and gentlemen, is why Real Madrid signed Trent."

A fourth agreed: "That pass from Trent phew."

Speaking after the 1-1 draw against Al Hilal, Alonso again outlined what he expected from his new signing and explained how he wants him to play in his system.

"He is a different full-back, not just from the outside lane," he told reporters. "He can go inside a little bit and associate.

"What happens around is important. We have to work on it, but having his understanding of the game is very positive."