Real Madrid Strong however Vinicius Junior Issues Intensify – Key Clasico Highlights

It was practically a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barca 2-1 during the Clasico to stretch the gap in first place in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

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

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal form in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Unhappy with being substituted, Vinicius ranted on his way straight past the coach before stormed down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight managers lost their first league meeting with their rivals.

After the player-focused style from the previous coach did not deliver last season, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

An expert observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, while Barca struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be positive for Bellingham, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With Camavinga in the middle, it brings more dynamism and better ability to close down the channels.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, his chant was chanted on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

However there have been various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if the right offer was made.

Vinicius has one year remaining 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. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague said, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names did not perform well. The youngster seems not in top condition, maybe due to injury issues