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It was nearly an ideal day for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and stretch their lead in first place of the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden league goal along with assist this campaign following a challenging few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal performance in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius ranted on his way straight past the coach and stormed off the pitch, then returning to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Results from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering seven of Real's last eight coaches lost their debut league encounter with Barcelona.

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

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be good news for Bellingham, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, however he could to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and additional options to block the channels.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos would consider selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself close to being the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems