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It was practically an ideal outing for Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca two goals to one in El Clasico and extend their lead at the top in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal and setup this term following a tough few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his clinical form when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines worked perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward ranted on his way straight past Xabi Alonso and headed down the tunnel, before reappearing to the bench later.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their initial league encounter against Barca.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, while the visitors were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines separated by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be good news for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and additional options to block the channels.”

“That forced them to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to track the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert said, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being number one in the world, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates failing to press those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems