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The match represented nearly a flawless day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico to stretch their advantage in first place in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden domestic strike along with setup this term following a challenging few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his first derby in the dugout proved brilliantly.

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

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward complained while walking directly past the coach before headed off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Success for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's previous eight coaches lost their debut league meeting against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused method under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, while the visitors were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for the midfielder, as he last season was essentially asked to do everything in the center and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, “By using Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

But recently there were countless reports in recent months that the club could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius has one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the recent Clasicos, the latest display highlighted their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates failing to press opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems