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The match represented nearly a flawless performance for Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during the Clasico and stretch their advantage at the summit in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal along with setup this campaign following a difficult spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his lethal form when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated at being substituted, the star forward complained on his way straight past his manager and stormed to the dressing room, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Real's previous eight bosses lost their debut league meeting against Barca.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, and Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and better ability to close down the spaces.”

This led to the team to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters adore Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

However there have been numerous stories lately that the club might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

He will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game indicated issues. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel near the best player, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the first goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues