Trending Now - Trent Alexander-arnold Benched by Real Madrid for Lateness

WHO:

Trent Alexander-Arnold, right-back for Real Madrid

Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid boss

WHAT:

Trent Alexander-Arnold was benched for the La Liga home game against Atletico Madrid

The decision was made due to tardiness and ill-discipline

WHERE:

Real Madrid, Spain

The game was against Atletico Madrid

WHEN:

The game took place on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026

WHY:

The disciplinary decision was made to set an example for the team

HOW:

The decision to bench Alexander-Arnold was reportedly made by Alvaro Arbeloa

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 23:26 UTC)

In a surprising move, Trent Alexander-Arnold was benched by Real Madrid's boss, Alvaro Arbeloa, for the La Liga home game against Atletico Madrid on Sunday. This disciplinary action, taken due to tardiness and ill-discipline, aims to set an example for the rest of the team. The game took place in Spain, where Real Madrid faced off against their rivals, Atletico Madrid.