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The match represented almost a flawless day for the Madrid side, as they defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 in the Clasico to increase the gap at the top of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden league goal along with setup this term following a challenging period recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy with being substituted, Vinicius protested as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso before marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and Barca were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, however he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and better ability to block the channels.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

Yet there have been countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

The winger will have one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you feel close to being number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of last season's Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

Balague said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine appears he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems