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This proved to be nearly a flawless performance for the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona 2-1 in the famous derby and increase their lead at the top in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his maiden domestic strike along with key pass this term following a difficult spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his deadly form in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico in the dugout proved like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with his substitution, Vinicius complained as he walked right by the coach before marched down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's recent managers were defeated in their debut league meeting with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while Barcelona didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems good news for Jude, who in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings increased movement and additional options to block the spaces.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name were sung on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

He will have one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

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

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you believe near the top star, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the organization is not defending 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 allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and him currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the manager of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems