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This proved to be nearly a flawless outing from the Madrid side, who beat Barca 2-1 in the famous derby and extend their lead at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal along with assist of the season after a tough few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his deadly performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated with coming off, Vinicius ranted while walking directly past his manager before marched down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's last eight coaches were defeated in their initial league encounter with Barcelona.

After the player-focused style under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, and Barca didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, however he could to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, With Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been various accounts lately that the club could entertain letting him leave if the right offer was made.

He will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested tension. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself near the top star, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning all four of recent matches, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue