Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona: Alonso confirms handling Vinicius
Mbappe and Bellingham score as Real Madrid beat Barca 2-1; Xabi Alonso praises the team and will speak to Vinicius after his reaction in the 72nd minute
Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico round 10 of La Liga thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. Xabi Alonso's first El Clasico victory in his coaching career came with a flashpoint: Vinicius Junior was angry when he was substituted in the 72nd minute. Coach Alonso confirmed that he will work with the Brazilian player individually but does not want that to overshadow the collective performance.
Developments and key moments
Mbappe opened the scoring for Real Madrid after Bellingham's assist, before Jude directly sealed the 2-1 victory. For Barcelona, Fermin Lopez was the one to score. Vinicius Junior played well in terms of technical skills but left a remarkable image when he appeared angry when leaving the field in the 72nd minute.
Tactical analysis: Bellingham's dual role, discipline emphasis
The sequence of events in the goal showed the key link between the two stars in attack: Bellingham assisted Mbappe’s opener and then scored the winner himself. It reflected Bellingham’s dual role in midfield: linking play and finishing chances. Meanwhile, Vinicius was the active striker until he was withdrawn in the 72nd minute.
In terms of match management, Alonso stressed that calm and discipline were key in the tense atmosphere of the Clasico, and he did not want dressing room drama to overshadow a victory he described as “deserved, even a little modest”.
Important statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Score | Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona |
| Real Madrid goalscorer | Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham |
| Barcelona goalscorer | Fermin Lopez |
| The minute Vinicius left the field | 72 |
| Round | Round 10 La Liga |
| Coach Xabi Alonso's first Clasico victory | Have |
Post-match reaction: message of calm from Xabi Alonso
“I am happy for the players because they need to know that the team can win a game like this. It is a deserved victory, even a little modest, and that is important,” said Alonso, stressing the long-term significance: “In the long term, this victory will benefit Real Madrid.”
The Basque tactician refused to see this as a relief: “I don’t feel any weight has been lifted, because there is still a lot of work to do. Everyone needs to stay calm.” As for Vinicius’ story, he kept his focus on the performance: “I took a lot of positives from the game and from Vinicius. Of course we will talk about that, but I don’t want to lose focus on the important thing, in the context of a great game.”
Regarding the internal handling plan, Alonso said briefly: “Each player has a different personality, but yes, we will talk.” Discussing the late-game collisions, he acknowledged: “This is football... there is always a lot of tension, but for me that is normal... You should not make a big deal out of it. You need to stay calm... as long as it is only a healthy collision.”
Impact and prospects
In terms of results, the 2-1 win in round 10 was a mental boost for Real Madrid. Alonso called the win “very important”, and reiterated the message of staying calm and improving continuously. Bellingham personally received praise: “Jude is the type of player who lives by emotions, knows how to transmit energy and connect with people. That is why he had a great game”.
By making it clear that he would speak to Vinicius, Alonso set out the internal disciplinary framework but avoided escalating the game. On the pitch, the connection between Bellingham and Mbappe made a difference; off the pitch, the calm message suggested Real Madrid were prioritizing dressing room balance for the long haul of the season.