Real Madrid Commanding yet Vinicius Junior Strains Escalate – Major Clasico Highlights

The match represented practically a perfect day for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to extend the gap at the top in La Liga to five points.

Bellingham scored his first league goal and key pass this term after a tough period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Unhappy with his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested while walking directly past the coach before headed to the dressing room, before returning to the bench later.

Alonso System Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their debut league match with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, and Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for Jude, who in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

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

The analyst stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to block the spaces.”

This led to them to deploy Bellingham wide right. I'm sure his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been various accounts lately that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

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

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you believe near the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing without them.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine seems not in top condition, possibly because of groin problems