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It was nearly a flawless outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barca two goals to one in El Clasico to extend their lead in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal and assist of the season after a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his lethal performance in attack, while the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico in the dugout worked perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward ranted as he walked right by the coach and stormed to the dressing room, before returning to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their first league match against their rivals.

Following the relaxed method under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

An expert noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side performed excellently, while the visitors were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he previously was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and better ability to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to track the forward's positioning on the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, his chant rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet there have been numerous stories over the past period that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague said, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The expert said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue