Alexander-Arnold feels heat on Real Madrid debut as Al-Hilal make Club World Cup point

Federico Valverde’s 92nd-minute penalty saved

Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold, right, passes the ball during the Club World Cup group H soccer match between Real Madrid and Al Hilal. Pic: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

Real Madrid 1-1 Al-Hilal (G García 34', Neves 41' pen)

Xabi Alonso said in the buildup he was going to “ignite” his players at this Club World Cup, that Real Madrid were ready to rock’n’roll. In the event this was something more downbeat in Miami, 90 minutes of pub-rock, at times even a meandering shoe-gaze as a well-drilled Al-Hilal kept the new-era Madrid at arm’s length.