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This proved to be practically an ideal day for the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to extend their advantage at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first goal in the league and key pass this campaign following a difficult few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his deadly form in attack, while the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico in the dugout proved brilliantly.

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

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward protested as he walked straight past his manager before marched off the pitch, before coming back on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Yields Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Real's previous eight managers lost their first La Liga meeting against Barca.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, and Barca struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be good news for Jude, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and more ways to close down the spaces.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

Yet multiple numerous stories lately that the club might think about selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested issues. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being the top star, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Lamine appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue