Trent Alexander-Arnold Ruled Out of Crucial Real Madrid Clashes as Injury Sidelines Liverpool Star

Bad luck has plagued Trent Alexander-Arnold at every turn since his high-profile transfer to Real Madrid last summer.

The fullback has scarcely had a chance to establish himself in the Spanish capital after being hit by two different injuries, with his most recent problem occurring during Wednesday evening's 3–0 triumph over Athletic Club in La Liga.

Alexander-Arnold was sidelined for a month earlier this season due to a hamstring problem and he played for less than sixty minutes against Athletic before being substituted with another worrying fitness concern.

Regrettably for the England defender, an extended absence awaits. He will be unavailable for numerous fixtures for Los Blancos as a consequence.

When Will Trent Alexander-Arnold Return From Injury?

Madrid announced Alexander-Arnold's recent injury following their midweek win. An official club statement disclosed he has sustained a muscle problem in his left quadriceps, with his "recovery to be assessed."

Based on reports, the fullback will be out for approximately two months due to his muscular issue, indicating his comeback to the squad won't happen until early February at the soonest. There's a possibility he could be absent for an even longer period.

Alexander-Arnold joins Madrid's injury-plagued defensive line, with fellow right-back Dani Carvajal already out of action. Ferland Mendy has recently joined the injured list, while Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, Dean Huijsen and Éder Militão have all experienced problems this season.

Which Real Madrid Games Will Trent Alexander-Arnold Miss?

If Alexander-Arnold remains in rehabilitation for exactly two months, he will be unavailable for a minimum of 12 and maximum of 14 matches for Madrid. Advancement in the Supercopa de España and Copa del Rey will determine precisely how many games he misses during the holiday season and start of the new year.

Sunday's forthcoming encounter at home against Celta Vigo in La Liga will represent his first absence, while he will also miss the opportunity to face Manchester City again in the Champions League the following Wednesday.

Domestic fixtures away to Deportivo Alavés and at home versus Sevilla occur before Spain's winter recess, along with the Copa del Rey round of 32—Madrid have yet to learn their opponent for their initial cup match.

Alexander-Arnold will be absent for the home encounter with Real Betis, which marks Madrid's first game of 2026, followed by a vital clash against city rivals Atlético Madrid in the Supercopa de España semifinal in Saudi Arabia. Should they advance to the final, they will meet either Barcelona or Athletic Club without their new right-back.

If Madrid reach the Copa del Rey round of 16, Alexander-Arnold will also miss that specific encounter, as he will for subsequent La Liga matches against Levante, Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano. He will also be unavailable for Champions League fixtures with Monaco and Benfica.

The Real Madrid Matches Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Miss

*Matches dependent on cup progression