Los Blancos Strong however Vinicius Junior Issues Escalate – Important Clasico Highlights

The match represented practically an ideal outing from Real Madrid, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and extend the gap in first place in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first league goal and setup of the season after a challenging spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his clinical touch in attack, while the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico in the dugout worked perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius protested on his way straight past the coach and headed down the tunnel, before returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that seven of Real's recent managers lost their debut La Liga match against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused method from the previous coach fell short last season, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach looks to be good news for Bellingham, who last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, With the French midfielder in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

He has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game spoke of issues. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe close to being the top star, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's matches, the latest display highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is not organized, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues