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This proved to be almost an ideal performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barcelona two goals to one during El Clasico and increase their lead in first place in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first league goal and setup of the season following a challenging few months healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his deadly touch in front of goal, while the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Frustrated at being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by Xabi Alonso and stormed to the dressing room, before coming back to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Results for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's recent managers were defeated in their debut La Liga match with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed method under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and Barca were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Jude, as he previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

Yet multiple various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger has a year left on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you feel on the verge of the top star, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The expert commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine appears he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue