Real Madrid Strong however Vinicius Junior Tensions Escalate – Major Clasico Highlights

The match represented almost a perfect performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Clasico and stretch their advantage in first place in the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike and setup this campaign after a tough period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his lethal performance when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first Clasico on the sidelines proved perfectly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward complained while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and headed off the pitch, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their debut La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, while Barca didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, however he was allowed to come inside and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and additional options to shut down the channels.”

This led to the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to track Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

Yet there have been numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger has one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response when substituted in the second half suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you feel on the verge of the top star, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and him at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert said, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the first goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems