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It was nearly a flawless day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and stretch their lead at the top of the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder got his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this term after a tough few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his lethal performance in attack, and the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking directly past his manager before headed off the pitch, then reappearing on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's recent managers lost their initial La Liga encounter against their rivals.

Following the player-focused method from the previous coach did not deliver last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be good news for Jude, who last season was expected to do everything in the engine room and more.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to drift inward and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, “By using Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and additional options to close down the channels.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had 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. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted late in the game spoke of tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself near number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning each of the last season's derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal seems not he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems