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This proved to be practically a flawless outing from the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and increase their lead at the summit in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike along with assist of the season after a difficult period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his lethal touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his first derby on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, Vinicius protested while walking right by Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their initial league match against Barca.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems good news for Jude, as he last season was expected to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

On paper the young star played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result the team to put Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

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

He will have one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game indicated tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague said, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's derbies, this outing represented Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue