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This proved to be nearly a perfect outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby to extend their advantage at the top of the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden goal in the league and setup of the season after a difficult spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his clinical form in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied at coming off, Vinicius ranted on his way straight past his manager and marched down the tunnel, then coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Success for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against their rivals.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for the midfielder, who last season was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star played on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and more ways to block the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple countless reports over the past period that the club could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger has one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

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

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you believe on the verge of the best player, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names were below par. Lamine seems not he's in good form, maybe due to groin problems