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It was almost a perfect day from Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one during the famous derby and stretch their advantage at the summit in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his maiden domestic strike along with assist of the season after a difficult spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked straight past his manager and marched down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Success for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut league meeting against their rivals.

After the player-focused method from the previous coach failed to get results last season, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while Barca struggled because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be good news for the midfielder, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, however he could to move centrally and support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

Yet there have been numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger will have one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half indicated tension. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that the club has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues