Trent started in five of Real Madrid’s six games in the USA at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup and appears to be Alonso's first-choice at right-back. However, the decision to name Dani Carvajal as captain following Luka Modric's exit, ramps up the pressure on the former Liverpool man.

Real Madrid are clinging to Kylian Mbappé in this early stretch of the season. Xabi Alonso’s project has kicked off with encouraging signs – three points taken against Osasuna and a solid defensive display – but there is still work to be done,

Kylian Mbappe made sure that the Xabi Alonso era began with three points on Tuesday, as he won and scored a penalty in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu.