Real Madrid Strong however Vinicius Tensions Escalate – Important Spanish Derby Talking Points

The match represented almost a flawless day for the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during El Clasico and stretch their advantage at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural goal in the league and key pass of the season after a challenging spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby as coach worked like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Frustrated with being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested on his way directly past his manager before headed to the dressing room, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who last season was expected to do everything in the center and beyond.

On paper the young star started wide right, however he was allowed to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and more ways to shut down the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But there have been various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos might think about selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – to him he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system isn't working without them.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems