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The match represented nearly an ideal day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby and increase their lead at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first goal in the league along with key pass this term after a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy with being substituted, Vinicius complained while walking directly past the coach before headed down the tunnel, before reappearing to the bench later.

Alonso System Delivers Results from the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their first league meeting with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who last season was expected to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, however he could to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, With Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and more ways to block the spaces.”

This led to the team to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant rang out repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos would consider selling him should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one year remaining on his contract when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you consider yourself close to being the best player, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective in their absence.

Balague said, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue