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It was nearly a perfect day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to extend their lead at the top in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike and assist this term following a tough few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

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

Unhappy with being substituted, the star forward ranted while walking straight past the coach and marched down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Madrid's recent managers lost their debut La Liga match with Barca.

Following the relaxed method under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Jude, as he last season was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However recently there were various accounts lately that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger will have a year left on his contract when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated strained relations. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe near number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for him and let him go.”

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

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

Balague said, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues