Los Blancos Strong but Vinicius Junior Tensions Escalate – Important El Clasico Highlights

The match represented nearly an ideal day from Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico and increase their advantage in first place in the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this campaign after a tough spell healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his deadly form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Unhappy at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained on his way right by his manager before marched to the dressing room, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Results for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their first league meeting with Barca.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, while Barca didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, who last season was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but in practice he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague continued, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, you get increased movement and more ways to close down the channels.”

“That forced the team to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

Yet there have been countless reports over the past period that the club could entertain selling him should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, the latest display represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. Yamal appears in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems