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The match represented practically an ideal outing from the Madrid side, who beat Barca 2-1 during the Clasico and stretch their lead in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league and key pass of the season following a tough spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his deadly performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained on his way right by the coach before headed down the tunnel, before coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their initial league encounter against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed style from the previous coach did not deliver last season, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously was expected to do everything in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, With Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and more ways to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos might think about selling him should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you believe on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

The analyst said, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue