Los Blancos Impressive however Vinicius Tensions Escalate – Key El Clasico Highlights

This proved to be almost a flawless day for the Madrid side, who overcame Barcelona 2-1 during the Clasico and increase their lead at the top in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his inaugural league goal along with assist this campaign after a difficult spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal performance in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his first Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the star forward ranted on his way directly past Xabi Alonso and headed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's previous eight bosses were defeated in their initial league meeting with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method from the previous coach fell short earlier, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while Barca struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems good news for Bellingham, who last season had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and more.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple various accounts lately that the club would consider selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger has a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the top star, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working without them.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues