Real Madrid Commanding but Vinicius Issues Grow – Important El Clasico Talking Points

It was practically a perfect performance for Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 in El Clasico to extend their lead at the top in the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike along with assist of the season after a challenging period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his lethal performance when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his first derby in the dugout proved perfectly.

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

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward protested while walking directly past Xabi Alonso before headed off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their initial league meeting against Barca.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, while the visitors didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, however he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task tough.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

He will have a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you believe on the verge of the best player, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The expert commented, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine seems not he's in good form, maybe due to groin problems