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This proved to be practically a flawless day from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico and extend their advantage in first place of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden league goal along with setup this term following a challenging few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal performance when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his first Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated with his substitution, the star forward protested on his way directly past the coach and marched down the tunnel, before coming back to the bench later.

Alonso System Delivers Results from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga meeting against Barca.

Following the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who last season had been tasked to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he could to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst added, “By using Camavinga in the center, you get greater energy and more ways to shut down the channels.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, his name was chanted multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

However multiple countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger has a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you believe on the verge of number one in the world, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the club has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the recent derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems