The Madrid Giants Strong however Vinicius Issues Intensify – Important Clasico Takeaways

This proved to be almost a flawless day for the Madrid side, who overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico and increase their advantage in first place of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this term following a difficult few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his lethal touch when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated at being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked right by his manager before marched down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their debut league meeting against Barca.

After the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barca didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert added, With Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to block the spaces.”

As a result them to position Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been various accounts in recent months that the club could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you feel near number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display highlighted their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

Balague said, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine appears in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue