The full-back's first Champions League game for Los Blancos finished prematurely as he sustained an problem merely a few moments into the clash against their opponents
The 26-year-old, who signed for the Spanish giants from the Reds at the end of last term, was selected to start at full-back ahead of his teammate
However, Alexander-Arnold experienced discomfort with what seemed to be a thigh strain while sprinting for the ball
Alexander-Arnold promptly sat down and indicated to the dugout before being substituted by the substitute in the early stages
Based on the extent of the issue, the English player could miss a return to Liverpool's stadium, with Los Blancos due to meet the Reds in the Champions League on November 4
This represented an additional setback for Alexander-Arnold, who had played in only two of the team's initial domestic fixtures this term and was omitted from the England squad for recent World Cup matches
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