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It was almost an ideal day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat their arch-rivals 2-1 during the Clasico to increase their advantage in first place of La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural league goal along with key pass this campaign following a challenging spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his clinical performance when scoring, and the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

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

Unhappy with coming off, the Brazilian winger complained while walking directly past his manager and stormed to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Yields Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their initial league encounter with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire style from the previous coach did not deliver last season, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

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

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be good news for the midfielder, as he in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However recently there were various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced late in the game suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, notably when you feel on the verge of the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display highlighted their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems