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This proved to be almost a perfect performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico and increase the gap at the summit of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his maiden league goal and setup this term after a difficult spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly performance in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the star forward protested as he walked right by his manager and headed to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Success from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their first La Liga meeting with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while Barcelona were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be positive for Jude, who previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but in practice he could to move centrally and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple numerous stories lately that Real Madrid would consider selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

He has one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you believe on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning each of the recent matches, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The expert said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to injury issues