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It was almost a perfect day for Real Madrid, who overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and stretch their lead in first place in the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural domestic strike along with setup of the season following a difficult few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his clinical performance when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied at coming off, Vinicius complained while walking right by his manager before marched down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga match against Barca.

Following the player-focused style under Ancelotti fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, however he could to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague continued, Employing the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings increased movement and more ways to block the spaces.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

The winger will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left indicated tension. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you believe close to being the top star, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Yamal seems not in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue