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This proved to be practically an ideal outing from Real Madrid, who overcame Barca 2-1 in the Clasico to extend the gap at the top of the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural goal in the league along with setup this campaign following a challenging period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal performance in attack, while the coach's game plan in his first Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the star forward protested on his way directly past his manager and stormed off the pitch, before returning on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting with Barca.

After the player-focused method under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for the midfielder, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

This led to the team to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced in the second half suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe close to being the top star, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile between the club and him now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the recent Clasicos, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working without them.

The analyst commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue