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It was nearly an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca two goals to one during the famous derby and extend their advantage at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural domestic strike and assist of the season after a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking right by his manager before headed down the tunnel, then reappearing on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Gets Results from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight managers lost their initial league match with Barcelona.

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

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, while the visitors were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Jude, who in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert added, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and better ability to shut down the channels.”

“That forced them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

However recently there were countless reports lately that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius has a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half indicated strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent matches, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective without them.

Balague said, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues