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This proved to be practically a flawless day for Real Madrid, as they beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to extend the gap in first place in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden domestic strike and setup this campaign following a tough period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his deadly form in front of goal, while the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Frustrated with coming off, Vinicius ranted as he walked directly past his manager and headed off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Results from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their first La Liga match against their rivals.

After the player-focused style under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

However recently there were countless reports in recent months that the club could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius will have a year left on his contract when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated issues. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect 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 difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning each of the last season's matches, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to groin problems