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Real Madrid defender shares past pain after beating Man City: ‘Have lost a lot of titles to them’ Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City once again highlighted their dominance on the European stage, but for Trent Alexander-Arnold, the result carried personal triumph. Having experienced multiple setbacks against City in the past during his Liverpool days, the full-back approached this tie with a clear understanding of the challenge, and the satisfaction after overcoming it was evident. Reflecting on the difficulty of facing Manchester City and what it meant to finally get the better of them, Alexander-Arnold spoke candidly about the significance of the result.
“I’ve lost a lot of titles to City. I know how hard it was to beat them, and we’ve done a great job. “Vinicius, Valverde, the centre backs… everyone worked really hard to secure our place in the next round.
” Explaining new life Apart from the result itself, Trent also addressed his difficult journey this season. After a slow start marked by injuries and inconsistent form, he has gradually rediscovered his rhythm and is now playing with far greater confidence. “I feel the confidence the coach has in me, and I can show that on the field—I’m more confident.
“I started the season at a lower level and dealing with several injuries. Now I feel great physically, and I think I’m gradually contributing more to the team,” he explained. Praising his teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold has nothing but gratitude.
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) The defender then shifted the focus back to the standout performances across both legs. In particular, he pointed to the influence of Federico Valverde and Vinicius Jr. , both of whom played decisive roles.