Real Madrid Commanding but Vinicius Junior Issues Intensify – Major Clasico Highlights

The match represented almost a perfect day from the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and extend their lead in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden goal in the league and key pass this campaign after a challenging few months healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his deadly touch when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, Vinicius complained on his way directly past Xabi Alonso before stormed down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Gets Results for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their initial league meeting against Barca.

After the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, while the visitors struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems good news for Bellingham, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the young star started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, With Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the spaces.”

“That forced them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by a fervent Madrid fans.

But multiple various accounts lately that Real Madrid might think about selling him should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested issues. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself close to being the top star, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the club has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of recent matches, this outing represented their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working without them.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack failing to press opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues