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It was practically a perfect day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barca 2-1 in the famous derby to stretch their lead at the top of the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder scored his first league goal along with setup this term following a challenging few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his lethal form in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Unhappy at coming off, the Brazilian winger complained on his way right by Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Success for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against their rivals.

Following the player-focused style from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be positive for the midfielder, who last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst stated, “By using Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and additional options to block the channels.”

This led to them to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name were sung repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

But there have been numerous stories over the past period that the club could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger has one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game suggested tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the manager of important stars including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach is not effective without them.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears he's in good form, maybe due to injury issues