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The match represented almost a perfect day from Real Madrid, who overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to increase their advantage at the top in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with assist of the season following a challenging period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical form in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout proved brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the Brazilian winger complained while walking directly past his manager and headed off the pitch, then coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their initial league encounter with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously was expected to do everything in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert added, “By using Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

However multiple numerous stories lately that the club might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response when substituted in the second half spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert said, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near number one in the world, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of recent matches, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

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

Key players were below par. Lamine seems not in top condition, maybe due to injury issues