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The match represented practically an ideal outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico to extend the gap in first place of the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league along with assist this campaign following a tough period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his lethal performance in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his first derby as coach proved brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Unhappy with coming off, Vinicius protested on his way right by Xabi Alonso before headed down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their debut league meeting with their rivals.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti fell short last season, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be positive for Jude, as he previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

On paper the young star played on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe close to being the best player, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's matches, the latest display represented their uncertain early form.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The analyst commented, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, like on the first goal since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. Yamal seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues