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This proved to be practically an ideal outing for Real Madrid, who beat Barcelona 2-1 during the famous derby to stretch the gap in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league and key pass this campaign after a tough few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his lethal performance in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico in the dugout proved perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward ranted while walking right by Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Success from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's previous eight coaches lost their debut league encounter against Barca.

Following the player-focused approach from the previous coach fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems good news for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to do everything in midfield and more.

On paper the young star played on the right, however he could to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and more ways to close down the channels.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

However multiple various accounts lately that Real Madrid would consider selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

He will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you feel on the verge of the top star, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue