The Madrid Giants Commanding however Vinicius Junior Tensions Intensify – Major Clasico Highlights

This proved to be practically a perfect day for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico to stretch their lead at the top in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike and assist this term following a tough period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form in attack, and the coach's game plan in his first derby as coach proved brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius complained while walking straight past Xabi Alonso and headed off the pitch, before reappearing on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Yields Results for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their first La Liga match against their rivals.

Following the player-focused approach from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems good news for Jude, who previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, however he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in the middle, you get greater energy and more ways to block the spaces.”

This led to them to put Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you believe near the best player, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

Balague said, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

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

The big names did not perform well. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems