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It was almost an ideal day from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to stretch their lead in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal along with setup this term after a challenging few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his deadly form when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Frustrated with coming off, the star forward protested as he walked right by the coach and stormed to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Gets Success for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga match against Barca.

Following the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems positive for Jude, who previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, however he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and better ability to close down the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

But multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have one year remaining on his contract when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems