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This proved to be almost a perfect performance from the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one during the Clasico to extend the gap at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder notched his first league goal along with setup this term after a difficult few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his lethal touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby in the dugout proved brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Frustrated at being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained while walking straight past his manager before headed off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Results for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, while Barca were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

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

This approach looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he could to drift inward and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides greater energy and more ways to block the spaces.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

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

However there have been various accounts lately that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

He has a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response after coming off in the second half suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you believe on the verge of the best player, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

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

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues