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The match represented practically a perfect day for Real Madrid, who defeated Barca two goals to one during the Clasico and increase their advantage in first place in the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural league goal along with setup of the season after a tough period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his clinical form in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius ranted as he walked directly past his manager and stormed to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's recent coaches lost their first La Liga match against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be positive for Bellingham, who in the past was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and more.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague continued, Employing the French midfielder in the center, it brings more dynamism and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the 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 Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

Yet there have been various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid would consider selling him if the right offer was made.

Vinicius has one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's derbies, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective without them.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to groin problems