Real Madrid Strong however Vinicius Strains Escalate – Important Clasico Highlights

This proved to be nearly an ideal outing for the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca two goals to one during the Clasico to increase the gap in first place of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first goal in the league and assist this campaign after a challenging spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his clinical performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked right by Xabi Alonso and headed off the pitch, then coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Success for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering seven of Real's recent bosses lost their first La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, and Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be good news for the midfielder, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get greater energy and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger has a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game indicated strained relations. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself near the best player, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and him now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's matches, the latest display represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

Balague said, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue