Real Madrid players Alexander-Arnold and Konate praised after Villarreal win

Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory against Villarreal in LaLiga at the Bernabeu, driven by a 62nd-minute goal from Yan Diomande. Former Liverpool players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate received praise from Spanish media outlets Marca and AS for their performances.

Konate played the full 90 minutes in central defense alongside Antonio Rudiger, recording four clearances and two tackles. Alexander-Arnold started at right-back and was substituted for Vinicius Junior in the 52nd minute. During the match, Vinicius Junior was sent off in the 72nd minute for pulling the hair of Nathan Saliba.