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The match represented nearly an ideal day for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca two goals to one during the Clasico to increase their advantage in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden league goal along with key pass this campaign after a challenging period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his deadly form in attack, and the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward protested on his way right by the coach before headed down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Success from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

After the player-focused style under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, while Barcelona didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Jude, as he last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, however he could to come inside and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, “By using Camavinga in the center, this provides greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung on several occasions by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple various accounts over the past period that the club could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

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

The expert commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's Clasicos, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed the manager of key players including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal since the defender played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players were below par. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of groin problems