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The match represented almost a flawless performance from the Madrid side, who beat Barca 2-1 in the famous derby and extend their lead in first place of La Liga to five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden league goal and key pass this campaign after a tough few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his clinical form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Unhappy with coming off, Vinicius protested as he walked straight past his manager before marched down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Gets Success from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that seven of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their first La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused style from the previous coach fell short last season, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, and Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for Jude, as he in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to come inside and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague continued, Employing Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to shut down the channels.”

“That forced them to position Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters adore Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid would consider selling him should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he says why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and the player currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine appears he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues