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This proved to be practically an ideal outing for Real Madrid, who beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Clasico and increase their advantage in first place of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his inaugural league goal and key pass this term after a difficult spell healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his lethal touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Unhappy at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked directly past his manager before stormed down the tunnel, then coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

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

This approach appears to be positive for Jude, who in the past was expected to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, With Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and more ways to block the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant was chanted multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

But there have been countless reports lately that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

The winger will have one year remaining on his contract when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself close to being the best player, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

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

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the approach is not effective without them.

The analyst stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Lamine seems not in top condition, possibly because of groin problems