Former Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold made his debut for Real Madrid in the Club World Cup meeting against Al-Hilal. Alexander-Arnold departed his boyhood club on a free transfer this summer to link up with Xabi Alonso’s side.

Gonzalo Garcia, stepping in for the fever-stricken Kylian Mbappe, gave Real an early lead with a composed finish, but Ruben Neves levelled from the spot before half-time as Simone Inzaghi’s men showed defensive grit and enough attacking intent to rattle their illustrious opponents.