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The match represented almost a flawless day for Real Madrid, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one during El Clasico and stretch their advantage at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this campaign after a difficult period healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly performance in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines proved like a charm.

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

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward complained while walking right by his manager and marched off the pitch, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Results for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against their rivals.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and the visitors didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for Jude, who last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, “By using Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response after coming off in the second half spoke of issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague said, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you feel on the verge of the top star, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and him currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert said, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster appears in top condition, maybe due to injury issues