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This proved to be practically a flawless day for the Madrid side, as they defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby to increase their advantage at the top of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder got his inaugural goal in the league and assist this campaign after a difficult few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his clinical touch in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked straight past the coach and headed to the dressing room, then reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Success from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their initial league encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, and the visitors struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems positive for the midfielder, as he last season had been tasked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, however he could to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced in the second half spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing in their absence.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, like on the first goal since the defender played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue