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The match represented almost a perfect performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby and extend their lead at the summit in La Liga to five points.

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

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, Vinicius protested on his way straight past his manager before marched down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their debut La Liga match against their rivals.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors struggled because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for Jude, as he previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, however he could to drift inward and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, With the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and additional options to block the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

But multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague said, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

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

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the top star, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the recent matches, this outing highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

Balague commented, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

The big names were below par. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems