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The match represented almost a perfect performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one in the Clasico and increase their advantage at the summit of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his first goal in the league and assist this term following a tough period healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his deadly performance in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his first Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked directly past his manager and stormed off the pitch, then reappearing on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Yields Results from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight coaches lost their first La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be positive for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and better ability to close down the spaces.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, his chant was chanted multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

However recently there were countless reports over the past period that the club could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger has one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you believe near the top star, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's derbies, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The expert said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Yamal seems not he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue