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The match represented practically a perfect performance for Real Madrid, as they beat Barca 2-1 in the famous derby and increase their lead in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal and key pass this campaign after a challenging few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal form in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, Vinicius complained while walking straight past Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their debut league match with Barcelona.

After the relaxed method from the previous coach fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, and Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines separated by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, With the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

But multiple numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

He has one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel close to being the top star, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent derbies, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing without them.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine seems not in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue