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It was nearly a flawless outing for Real Madrid, as they beat Barca two goals to one during the Clasico and extend their lead in first place of the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder notched his first league goal and setup this campaign following a difficult period healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his deadly performance when scoring, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Frustrated with being substituted, Vinicius ranted while walking straight past his manager and headed to the dressing room, then returning to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Success for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's recent managers lost their initial La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

After the player-focused style under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, while Barcelona were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers separated by a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, who previously was expected to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and additional options to shut down the channels.”

This led to the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

But there have been various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

The winger has one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you believe close to being number one in the world, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that the club has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent derbies, this outing represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the manager of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

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