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It was practically an ideal outing from the Madrid side, as they defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby and increase their advantage at the summit of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike and key pass this campaign after a difficult spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his deadly touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius ranted on his way right by the coach before stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Results from the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Madrid's last eight managers lost their first La Liga meeting with Barca.

Following the relaxed style from the previous coach fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, while the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

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

The new system looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he last season was expected to do everything in midfield and more.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, With Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to position Bellingham wide right. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name were sung on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

But recently there were various accounts in recent months that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

He will have one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The expert said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. 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 closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue