The Madrid Giants Strong but Vinicius Junior Strains Grow – Major Spanish Derby Highlights

It was nearly a flawless outing for Real Madrid, who defeated Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby and increase their lead in first place of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike along with setup this term after a challenging spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his clinical touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward ranted on his way directly past the coach and headed off the pitch, before coming back to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Success from the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Real's last eight bosses lost their initial La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach fell short last season, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, and Barcelona struggled due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be good news for Jude, as he last season was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his chant was chanted multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

Yet multiple various accounts lately that Real Madrid could entertain selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

He has one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself near number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning each of the last season's Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues