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It was nearly a perfect day from Real Madrid, as they overcame Barca two goals to one in the Clasico and extend their advantage at the top of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder notched his first league goal and assist of the season following a challenging spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly form when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

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

Frustrated at his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested while walking straight past his manager and headed down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed method under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, while Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, however he could to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst stated, Employing the French midfielder in the center, you get greater energy and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple numerous stories lately that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues