Los Blancos Commanding however Vinicius Strains Grow – Important El Clasico Talking Points

This proved to be practically an ideal day for Real Madrid, who beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico to stretch the gap at the top of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural goal in the league and assist this term following a challenging period healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his lethal form when scoring, while the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

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

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way directly past Xabi Alonso before stormed down the tunnel, then returning to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Gets Success for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their debut league encounter against Barca.

Following the player-focused style under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, while the visitors didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be good news for Jude, as he last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert added, Employing the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides increased movement and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his name was chanted multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

However multiple various accounts lately that the club might think about allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger has one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself near the best player, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing without them.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue