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This proved to be almost an ideal outing from the Madrid side, as they beat Barca two goals to one during the famous derby and increase the gap at the top in La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder got his first league goal and assist this campaign following a tough period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first derby on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated with being substituted, Vinicius ranted on his way straight past his manager before marched off the pitch, then coming back to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Results for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's last eight bosses lost their first league match against Barca.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and the visitors didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past 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 drift inward and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to block the spaces.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet multiple numerous stories over the past period that the club could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and the player now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning each of the recent Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have deprived the manager of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working without them.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. Lamine appears in top condition, possibly because of injury issues