Real Madrid Strong but Vinicius Junior Strains Grow – Key El Clasico Highlights

The match represented practically a perfect day for Real Madrid, as they defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 in El Clasico to extend their lead in first place of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike along with key pass of the season following a challenging spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his deadly performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout proved brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Unhappy with being substituted, the star forward protested on his way straight past Xabi Alonso before headed to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Success from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Real's recent bosses lost their first league encounter against their rivals.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be good news for Bellingham, as he previously had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, Employing Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

However multiple various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if the right offer was made.

Vinicius will have a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested issues. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you believe on the verge of the top star, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

Balague said, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine appears he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues