Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a difficult time in Spain under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.

On Tuesday, Trent Alexander-Arnold will reunite with former Liverpool academy graduate Curtis Jones in the Champions League when Real Madrid hosts Inter Milan at Santiago Bernabéu.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has started only once for Real Madrid this season, providing an assist in a 4-0 victory over Malaga. Since leaving Liverpool last year, the defender has struggled to find consistent form in Spain.

By contrast, Jones has surprisingly adapted well to Italy, despite playing only 70 minutes so far. Last weekend against Napoli, Jones came on as a substitute in the second half. Inter was losing 0-2, but he helped the team stage a comeback, ultimately winning 3-2 and maintaining their perfect record this season.

Speaking about the victory, Jones said: "I'm very happy. I'm pleased to be part of such a team and such a club. The match was obviously difficult, but my teammates always executed the game plan. The fans were brilliant throughout the match, and that's why we won."

In Spain, Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench for the final 30 minutes in this past weekend's match against Real Betis. He witnessed Mbappé's penalty being saved as Real Madrid ultimately lost 0-1.

The two former Liverpool players have started this season in completely different ways. However, this reunion may be just what the more experienced Liverpool academy graduate Trent Alexander-Arnold needs.

Mourinho has long been planning the defender's future and stated that he believes Trent Alexander-Arnold is better suited to playing alongside new signing Juan Díaz. In an interview with AS, he said: "The team was always good. I didn't look at the stats, but we created many chances. We missed three or four clear opportunities, and the opposing goalkeeper made three or four excellent saves. I didn't make substitutions because I was unhappy; I only substituted players who received yellow cards. Playing with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Juan Díaz is better than playing with Dumfries."

Since Díaz is still young, Trent Alexander-Arnold's playing time at Real Madrid may remain limited.

This summer, the right-back was linked with a return to Anfield when Ancelotti sought defensive reinforcements. As rumors intensified, the 27-year-old admitted that Liverpool will always be his "home."

Trent Alexander-Arnold told The Mirror in August: "I still watch every Liverpool match. I support them and want them to succeed. I enjoy watching how they play, and whatever happens, Liverpool will always have a place in my heart. It's my home. It gave me the opportunity to do what I've accomplished since, and I will always love it there. It will always be a place I call home."

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