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This proved to be nearly a perfect day from Real Madrid, who beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in the Clasico to increase the gap at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder scored his first domestic strike along with key pass this term following a tough spell healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal touch in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward protested on his way straight past his manager before headed off the pitch, before returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Results for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Madrid's last eight managers lost their initial league meeting against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach looks to be beneficial for Jude, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and better ability to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been various accounts in recent months that the club would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel close to being the best player, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the club is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's matches, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal seems not he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems