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This proved to be practically a flawless performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and increase their lead at the top in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league along with assist of the season following a challenging spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his deadly form in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Frustrated at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso and stormed to the dressing room, before reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their debut La Liga match with their rivals.

Following the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while Barcelona didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach seems good news for Jude, as he previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, however he could to move centrally and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and more ways to shut down the channels.”

“That forced the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet recently there were various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game spoke of tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

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

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you feel close to being number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent matches, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue