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This proved to be almost a flawless outing for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barca two goals to one in the famous derby to extend the gap at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league and setup this term after a difficult period healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his deadly performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward protested on his way right by Xabi Alonso and stormed to the dressing room, before returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent managers lost their first league match against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire style from the previous coach did not deliver last season, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, while Barcelona didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be positive for Jude, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, Employing Camavinga in the center, you get more dynamism and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

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

His response after coming off in the second half spoke of strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is hard to change, notably when you feel near number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and him now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent derbies, this outing highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues