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It was almost a flawless outing for the Madrid side, who beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and increase the gap at the top in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal along with key pass this term following a challenging few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical form in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated with coming off, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past his manager and headed to the dressing room, before reappearing to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Yields Success from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their initial La Liga meeting against Barca.

Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach looks to be positive for Jude, as he previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, however he could to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings greater energy and additional options to block the channels.”

As a result the team to put Jude wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were various accounts lately that the club could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game indicated strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

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

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you believe near the best player, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the club has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's matches, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

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

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal appears in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue