Real Madrid Strong however Vinicius Junior Issues Grow – Major El Clasico Highlights

The match represented practically an ideal day from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barca two goals to one in the famous derby and increase the gap in first place of the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league along with setup of the season following a difficult spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal form in attack, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby as coach functioned like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Unhappy at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained on his way directly past his manager and marched off the pitch, before returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Results from the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti fell short last season, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be good news for the midfielder, who last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, With the French midfielder in the middle, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to position Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet there have been countless reports lately that the club could entertain selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game spoke of tension. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's matches, this outing represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. When the backline is flawed, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal seems not he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue