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The match represented practically a flawless performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby and increase their lead in first place of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his inaugural league goal along with assist this term after a challenging period healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his lethal performance in front of goal, while the coach's game plan during his debut derby on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking right by his manager before marched to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Results for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against Barca.

Following the relaxed style from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while Barcelona struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Jude, who in the past was expected to do everything in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

This led to them to deploy Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

But multiple numerous stories lately that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you feel near number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's matches, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have deprived the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

The expert said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue