The Madrid Giants Strong however Vinicius Junior Strains Intensify – Key El Clasico Takeaways

It was almost a flawless performance from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico to increase their advantage at the summit of La Liga to five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal and setup of the season after a challenging spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first derby on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius complained on his way right by the coach before marched down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent managers lost their debut La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, while Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks separated by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be good news for Jude, who in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, “By using Camavinga in the center, you get greater energy and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe on the verge of the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal appears he's in good form, maybe due to groin problems