Real Madrid Impressive however Vinicius Junior Tensions Grow – Important El Clasico Highlights

It was nearly a perfect outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico and stretch their lead at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden domestic strike along with key pass this term after a challenging spell healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius ranted on his way directly past his manager before stormed off the pitch, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga match with Barca.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, and Barcelona didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems positive for Bellingham, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, but actually he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides greater energy and additional options to close down the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Jude wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options and make Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

However multiple various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

He has a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

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

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you feel near number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile between the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players were below par. The youngster seems not he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue