The Madrid Giants Commanding however Vinicius Junior Issues Escalate – Important El Clasico Highlights

The match represented practically a flawless performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico and stretch their lead at the summit in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham got his first domestic strike and key pass of the season following a challenging period healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy with being substituted, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past his manager and headed to the dressing room, before returning to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering seven of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their first La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed style under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, while Barca didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, as he previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, With Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that the club might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced late in the game indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you believe near number one in the world, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is not organized, which was the case the first goal since the defender failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

Key players were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue