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The match represented practically a flawless day for the Madrid side, who defeated Barca 2-1 during the Clasico and stretch their advantage in first place in La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first domestic strike along with key pass of the season after a tough period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his lethal performance when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines worked perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated at coming off, the Brazilian winger protested while walking right by the coach and headed off the pitch, then coming back to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their debut La Liga match against Barca.

After the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, while the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

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

The team's shape in two layers spaced by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be positive for Jude, who previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, however he was allowed to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, Employing the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and additional options to shut down the channels.”

“That forced them to put Bellingham wide right. Certainly his role included to track the forward's positioning in possession and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

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

However multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game indicated tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's matches, this outing represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

The analyst commented, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues