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The match represented nearly a perfect performance for Real Madrid, as they beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and extend their lead at the top of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural domestic strike along with setup this campaign following a challenging period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical performance in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first derby in the dugout worked brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the Brazilian winger complained while walking right by the coach and headed to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Results for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's recent managers were defeated in their initial league meeting with their rivals.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, while the visitors struggled because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Bellingham, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet multiple various accounts over the past period that the club might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half suggested issues. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, He will face backlash for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself near the best player, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display highlighted their uncertain early form.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue