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It was almost an ideal outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barcelona two goals to one during the famous derby to stretch the gap at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with setup this term following a challenging spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his lethal touch when scoring, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward complained while walking directly past the coach and headed to the dressing room, before coming back to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Gets Results for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's previous eight bosses lost their first league encounter against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, while the visitors struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, Employing Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

This led to them to deploy Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

However multiple numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have one year remaining on his contract when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game indicated tension. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you feel near the top star, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and him now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to groin problems