England manager Thomas Tuchel travelled to Madrid to monitor Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane during the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Alexander-Arnold started for Real Madrid but struggled defensively against Bayern Munich, according to Sky Sports. The full-back moved to the Spanish capital from Liverpool on a free transfer earlier this season, per The Guardian.
Tuchel watched from the stands as Alexander-Arnold failed to contain the German side's wide players. The manager previously expressed concerns regarding the defender's suitability for a back four, preferring his attributes in a wing-back role. Conversely, Kane led the line for Bayern Munich as the England captain returned to face his international teammate, according to ESPN.
The match finished 1-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu. This result leaves the tie balanced ahead of the second leg in Munich next week. Alexander-Arnold remains a central figure in Tuchel's selection dilemmas as the manager prepares for upcoming international fixtures. Kane's performance reinforced his status as the primary attacking option for the national team, per The Athletic.
