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The match represented nearly an ideal outing for Real Madrid, who beat Barcelona 2-1 during the famous derby and extend their lead at the summit in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal and assist this term after a challenging spell healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his deadly touch in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines worked like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward protested as he walked straight past his manager and marched to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their first league match with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach seems beneficial for the midfielder, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, however he could to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, Employing the French midfielder in the center, you get increased movement and more ways to close down the channels.”

As a result the team to position Bellingham wide right. Certainly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response after coming off late in the game spoke of issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and him currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent matches, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, like on the first goal since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues