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The match represented practically a perfect performance from Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 in the Clasico to increase the gap at the top of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his first domestic strike and key pass this campaign following a difficult spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal touch in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby as coach functioned like a charm.

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

Unhappy at coming off, Vinicius protested as he walked directly past the coach before marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's last eight coaches lost their initial La Liga meeting against Barca.

After the relaxed approach from the previous coach did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model yielded a significant outcome.

An expert observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, and Barca struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for Jude, as he last season was expected to do everything in the engine room and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, however he could to come inside and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, Employing the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides greater energy and additional options to shut down the channels.”

This led to them to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet there have been countless reports in recent months that the club might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

He will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

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

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

The expert commented, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, like on 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, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to groin problems