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This proved to be almost a flawless outing for the Madrid side, who beat Barca two goals to one in El Clasico to extend their lead at the summit in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike along with assist this campaign following a challenging period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by the coach and marched off the pitch, before coming back to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that seven of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial league meeting with Barca.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barcelona didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for Jude, who previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, however he had the freedom to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the channels.”

“That forced the team to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements in possession with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were various accounts in recent months that the club would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game spoke of issues. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

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

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's matches, this outing highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system isn't working without them.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues