🔗 Share this article

It was almost an ideal outing from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one during the famous derby and increase their lead at the top in the domestic championship by five points.

Bellingham notched his first goal in the league along with key pass this term following a difficult spell healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his clinical touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his first derby in the dugout worked perfectly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy with being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained while walking directly past Xabi Alonso before headed to the dressing room, then coming back to the bench after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's recent coaches lost their initial La Liga encounter with Barca.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach did not deliver last season, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while the visitors struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for Jude, who in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, however he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, his chant was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left indicated strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe near number one in the world, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's derbies, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have left without the manager of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The expert commented, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems