Los Blancos Strong but Vinicius Issues Intensify – Important Spanish Derby Talking Points

It was nearly a perfect day for Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby and increase the gap in first place of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his first league goal along with setup this term after a challenging few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his clinical touch in front of goal, while the coach's game plan during his debut derby in the dugout worked brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward protested as he walked straight past the coach before marched to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight coaches lost their initial La Liga meeting with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barca didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

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

“They defended in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he could to drift inward and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning in possession with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been countless reports lately that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you believe close to being the top star, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending 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 him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived Hansi Flick of key players including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

The big names were below par. The youngster appears he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems