The Madrid Giants Impressive but Vinicius Strains Escalate – Important El Clasico Highlights

The match represented almost a flawless outing for Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby and increase their advantage at the summit in La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this campaign following a tough spell healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his lethal touch when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward complained on his way directly past the coach and stormed down the tunnel, then returning to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Success from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's last eight coaches lost their debut league encounter against their rivals.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barca were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach seems beneficial for the midfielder, who previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, this provides increased movement and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were various accounts lately that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

The winger will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the top star, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system is failing in their absence.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to injury issues