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It was practically a flawless performance from the Madrid side, who defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico and stretch their advantage at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden domestic strike and setup this term following a challenging period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal touch in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied with coming off, Vinicius ranted as he walked straight past the coach and stormed to the dressing room, before coming back on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their initial league encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed method from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, who last season had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and more.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and additional options to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to put Jude wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

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

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue