Real Madrid Strong but Vinicius Junior Tensions Grow – Important Spanish Derby Talking Points

It was nearly a perfect outing for the Madrid side, as they beat Barca 2-1 in the famous derby and stretch their lead at the summit in the domestic championship by five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden goal in the league along with setup this term following a challenging spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his clinical touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his first derby in the dugout worked like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked directly past his manager before headed off the pitch, before reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's previous eight bosses lost their debut league encounter against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style from the previous coach fell short earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Real Madrid would consider selling him should a suitable bid was made.

He has one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's matches, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine appears he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue