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This proved to be nearly an ideal performance from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby and extend their lead at the top of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike along with key pass this term following a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his lethal performance in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Unhappy with coming off, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past the coach before headed down the tunnel, before coming back to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their debut La Liga match against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire style from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Jude, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert stated, “By using the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced them to position Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to track the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his name was chanted on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However there have been numerous stories lately that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you believe close to being number one in the world, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the recent derbies, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system is failing in their absence.

The analyst stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Yamal seems not in top condition, maybe due to groin problems