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The match represented practically an ideal performance for Real Madrid, as they defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one in the Clasico and extend their lead at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden domestic strike along with key pass this term following a difficult spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly touch in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby in the dugout proved brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius protested on his way directly past his manager and stormed to the dressing room, before reappearing to the bench later.

Alonso System Yields Success from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their first league meeting against Barca.

After the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barca didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Jude, who previously had been tasked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, you get more dynamism and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos would consider selling him if the right offer was made.

He will have one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half spoke of strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you feel on the verge of the top star, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and him currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The analyst commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case the first goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

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

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue