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It was practically an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat their arch-rivals 2-1 in El Clasico and extend the gap at the summit in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his maiden domestic strike along with key pass this term following a tough few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his deadly performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Frustrated with his substitution, the star forward ranted while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their debut La Liga match with their rivals.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, and the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems positive for Jude, who in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst added, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the spaces.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his name rang out on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

Yet multiple countless reports lately that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

The winger will have a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

Balague stated, 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.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

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

The big names were below par. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues