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It was practically an ideal day for the Madrid side, who overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to increase their lead in first place in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first domestic strike and key pass this campaign after a challenging spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before stormed to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success from Bellingham

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

Following the player-focused method from the previous coach did not deliver last season, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, and the visitors didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be positive for the midfielder, who previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, “By using the French midfielder in the center, this provides increased movement and more ways to shut down the channels.”

This led to the team to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by a fervent Madrid fans.

But multiple numerous stories lately that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if the right offer was made.

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

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

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

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel on the verge of number one in the world, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the club is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, the latest display highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective without them.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues