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It was practically an ideal day for the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca two goals to one in the famous derby and increase the gap at the top in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his first goal in the league along with setup this campaign after a difficult spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal touch in front of goal, while the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

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

Frustrated at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained on his way directly past his manager before marched down the tunnel, before returning to the bench later.

Alonso System Delivers Success for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering seven of Real's previous eight bosses lost their debut league meeting with Barca.

After the relaxed style from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for Jude, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

On paper the young star started wide right, however he could to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, Employing Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Jude on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet there have been various accounts lately that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

He has a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel close to being the top star, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent Clasicos, the latest display represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing without them.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues