Los Blancos Impressive however Vinicius Junior Tensions Escalate – Key Clasico Takeaways

The match represented nearly a flawless performance for the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals 2-1 in the Clasico and increase the gap at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal along with assist of the season after a challenging spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his first derby on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Frustrated with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way right by the coach before headed off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Results for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

After the relaxed style from the previous coach did not deliver last season, his structured approach produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, while the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who last season had been tasked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert added, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, this provides greater energy and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Jude wide right. I'm sure his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant rang out repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were countless reports in recent months that the club might think about letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague commented, 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, he has lived in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you believe close to being the top star, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and him now.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display represented Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems