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The match represented practically an ideal performance from Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby and increase their lead at the summit of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal along with setup this term after a tough period recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his clinical form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, the star forward complained while walking right by his manager before stormed off the pitch, then reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

After the player-focused method from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barca struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and better ability to close down the spaces.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning on the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

However there have been various accounts lately that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

He has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

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

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you believe near the best player, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the recent Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective without them.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine appears in top condition, maybe due to injury issues