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This proved to be practically a perfect outing from the Madrid side, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one in the Clasico and increase their advantage at the top in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal along with key pass this campaign after a difficult period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal performance in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut derby in the dugout proved brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked right by the coach and stormed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response after coming off late in the game suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

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

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you believe near the top star, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile between the club and him now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's derbies, this outing represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

The expert commented, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue