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The match represented almost a perfect day for Real Madrid, who defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby to stretch their lead at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike along with setup this campaign following a challenging few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his lethal performance in attack, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Frustrated with his substitution, the star forward ranted as he walked straight past the coach and headed down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Success from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their first league encounter against their rivals.

Following the relaxed method from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, if overcome, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, who in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but in practice he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, With Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and better ability to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and make the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant rang out repeatedly by a fervent Madrid fans.

But multiple various accounts lately that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

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

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning each of the last season's matches, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal appears in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue