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The match represented practically an ideal outing for the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during El Clasico and stretch their advantage at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden league goal and setup this campaign after a tough period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his lethal touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward ranted while walking straight past the coach before stormed to the dressing room, then reappearing to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Gets Success from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their first La Liga meeting against their rivals.

After the relaxed approach from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, while Barca were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system seems good news for the midfielder, who in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and additional options to shut down the channels.”

This led to them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession with room, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple numerous stories lately that Los Blancos might think about selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the top star, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the approach is failing without them.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue