Los Blancos Impressive but Vinicius Junior Tensions Grow – Important El Clasico Talking Points

The match represented nearly a perfect outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to stretch their lead in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league along with assist this campaign after a challenging spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly form in attack, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Unhappy with being substituted, the star forward complained on his way directly past Xabi Alonso before headed off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Success from Jude Bellingham

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

Following the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks spaced by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system seems positive for Bellingham, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, however he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and additional options to close down the channels.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half spoke of strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, He will face backlash for good reason, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself near the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

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