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It was almost an ideal day from Real Madrid, who beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to extend the gap at the summit in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural domestic strike and assist this term after a tough few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his clinical performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking right by Xabi Alonso and stormed to the dressing room, then reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Results for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's recent managers lost their initial La Liga match with Barcelona.

Following the player-focused method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, while Barca were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, however he could to come inside and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to position Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant rang out on several occasions by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and the player currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, this outing highlighted their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working without them.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue