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This proved to be nearly an ideal day from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico and extend their advantage at the top in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike and setup this campaign following a tough spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal form when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, before returning to the bench later.

Alonso System Gets Success from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that seven of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their first La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti fell short earlier, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to put Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However multiple various accounts lately that Real Madrid might think about selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated issues. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe near the best player, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Their System “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of groin problems