Real Madrid Commanding however Vinicius Tensions Escalate – Key El Clasico Highlights

This proved to be almost an ideal outing for the Madrid side, who overcame Barca 2-1 in the famous derby and increase their advantage at the top in La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league along with assist of the season after a difficult few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly touch when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy at his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way directly past the coach before headed to the dressing room, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Success for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were impressive, and the visitors didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be good news for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get increased movement and additional options to close down the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his name rang out on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple numerous stories lately that the club could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

Balague said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems