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It was practically a perfect performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barca two goals to one during El Clasico and extend their lead at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden goal in the league and setup this term after a challenging few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal form in attack, while the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward ranted as he walked straight past the coach and marched down the tunnel, before reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barca were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

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

“They defended in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for the midfielder, who last season was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

In the lineup 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 continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and more ways to block the spaces.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his chant was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple various accounts lately that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

He will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half indicated issues. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

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

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display represented Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

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

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue