It was practically an ideal outing for Real Madrid, who beat Barca two goals to one during the Clasico and increase the gap at the top of La Liga by five points.
The English midfielder got his inaugural goal in the league and key pass of the season after a challenging spell coming back from a shoulder operation.
Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical performance in front of goal, while the manager's strategy during his debut derby in the dugout proved perfectly.
However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.
Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward ranted while walking right by Xabi Alonso and stormed down the tunnel, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.
In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight managers lost their initial league meeting against their rivals.
Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, his structured approach produced an important victory.
Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and Barca were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”
“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”
Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”
The new system looks to be positive for Bellingham, who previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.
On paper Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.
The analyst stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and more ways to shut down the channels.”
“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”
“He was asked to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play tough.”
It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his name was chanted on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.
Yet recently there were various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.
The winger will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.
The player's reaction when substituted in the second half spoke of strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.
Balague commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”
Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”
“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the top star, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”
Recently he's felt that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”
He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he says why always me?.”
It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and him currently.”
Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.
Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working without them.
The analyst stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”
“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”
Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.
“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster appears in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems
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