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This proved to be almost a perfect day for the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during El Clasico to extend the gap at the summit of the domestic championship by five points.

The English midfielder got his maiden league goal and setup this term after a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his lethal form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius complained while walking right by the coach and headed to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga match against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

An expert observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past had been tasked to do everything in the center and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert stated, “By using Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to position Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

But there have been numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

He will have one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half indicated tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

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

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and the player now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is not organized, which was the case the first goal since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems