The Madrid Giants Commanding but Vinicius Junior Issues Intensify – Major El Clasico Talking Points

It was almost a flawless performance from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barca 2-1 during the famous derby to increase their advantage in first place of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural goal in the league and assist of the season after a difficult period healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his deadly touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first derby as coach worked brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius ranted while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, before coming back to the bench later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that seven of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting with their rivals.

After the player-focused method under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and better ability to close down the channels.”

As a result the team to position Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and make the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his name were sung multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

He will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half spoke of tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and him at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing represented their uncertain early form.

Injuries have deprived the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, like on the first goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems