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It was almost an ideal outing from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to increase their advantage at the top of the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder got his maiden league goal along with assist this campaign after a challenging spell healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his deadly form in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the Brazilian winger complained on his way directly past Xabi Alonso before headed down the tunnel, before returning to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Gets Success from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's last eight managers lost their first league match with Barca.

After the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, With the French midfielder in the middle, you get more dynamism and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

But multiple numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger will have one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game suggested tension. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe close to being number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

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

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

The analyst commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems