Los Blancos Impressive however Vinicius Issues Escalate – Key El Clasico Highlights

It was practically a perfect performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barcelona 2-1 during El Clasico to extend their advantage at the top of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his maiden league goal and key pass this campaign after a tough spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in attack, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward complained while walking straight past his manager before marched to the dressing room, then reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Success from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's recent managers were defeated in their first La Liga meeting against Barca.

After the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, while Barca didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, as he last season was expected to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, With Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and better ability to shut down the channels.”

This led to the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

He has a year left on his contract when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game spoke of strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you feel on the verge of the top star, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The analyst stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues