Los Blancos Strong yet Vinicius Tensions Grow – Major Clasico Talking Points

This proved to be practically an ideal day for Real Madrid, who overcame Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby to extend their lead in first place in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural league goal along with key pass of the season following a challenging period healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his clinical form in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, Vinicius protested on his way right by Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, before coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight coaches lost their initial league encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barca didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for Jude, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos might think about selling him if the right offer was made.

He will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced late in the game suggested strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert said, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you feel near number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the recent matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

Balague said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of injury issues