Los Blancos Impressive however Vinicius Tensions Intensify – Key El Clasico Highlights

It was nearly an ideal outing for the Madrid side, who defeated Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico and extend their lead at the summit in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike along with key pass of the season after a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his deadly form when scoring, and the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy with being substituted, Vinicius ranted on his way directly past his manager and headed down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their initial La Liga match against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be good news for Bellingham, who in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been countless reports over the past period that the club might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He has one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response when substituted late in the game suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you feel close to being the top star, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

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