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This proved to be almost a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico to increase their lead in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his first goal in the league along with assist of the season following a difficult spell healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form in attack, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated with being substituted, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past his manager and headed down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire style from the previous coach fell short earlier, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to do everything in the center and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he could to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst continued, With the French midfielder in central midfield, you get increased movement and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his name were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But there have been numerous stories over the past period that the club could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left indicated issues. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you feel near the top star, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective without them.

Balague stated, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack failing to press opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, maybe due to groin problems