Real Madrid Commanding yet Vinicius Junior Tensions Escalate – Major Clasico Talking Points

This proved to be nearly a perfect performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barca 2-1 during El Clasico to extend their advantage at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his first league goal along with assist this term after a tough few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his lethal performance when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his first derby as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Unhappy with being substituted, the star forward protested as he walked straight past his manager and marched down the tunnel, before reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their first league meeting against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, while Barca didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

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

The tactical change appears to be good news for the midfielder, who previously had been tasked to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However multiple numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

He has a year left on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response after coming off in the second half suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of key players including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The analyst commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal seems not he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue