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This proved to be practically an ideal performance from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca 2-1 during the famous derby to extend their lead at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder got his inaugural domestic strike and assist this campaign following a tough spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly touch in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

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

Dissatisfied at coming off, the star forward ranted while walking directly past his manager and stormed to the dressing room, then coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their debut La Liga encounter against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and Barca were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for the midfielder, who in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but in practice he could to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, this provides increased movement and better ability to block the channels.”

As a result them to put Bellingham wide right. I'm sure his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet multiple numerous stories over the past period that the club might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half spoke of tension. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

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

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself near number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and him now.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's derbies, this outing highlighted their uncertain early form.

Injuries have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster seems not in top condition, maybe due to groin problems