Real Madrid Strong but Vinicius Strains Grow – Major Spanish Derby Talking Points

The match represented practically an ideal day from Real Madrid, who beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and increase their lead at the top in the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league along with assist of the season following a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his lethal touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated at being substituted, Vinicius complained as he walked right by his manager and headed down the tunnel, then returning to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their first La Liga encounter with their rivals.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, and the visitors struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he last season had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, however he was allowed to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to block the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning in possession with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple various accounts in recent months that the club would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

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

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game spoke of issues. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's matches, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players were below par. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems