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The match represented practically an ideal day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby and increase the gap at the summit in La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first domestic strike along with key pass this campaign following a difficult spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico as coach worked perfectly.

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

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius ranted while walking straight past his manager and headed to the dressing room, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's recent managers were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, and Barca didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach seems beneficial for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but actually he could to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, With Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and better ability to block the channels.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to monitor the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However multiple numerous stories lately that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

He has one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel close to being the top star, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the club has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

Balague stated, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he's in good form, maybe due to injury issues