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This proved to be practically a perfect day from the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and stretch their lead at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal and key pass of the season following a challenging spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal touch when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his first Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Frustrated with coming off, Vinicius protested while walking right by his manager and stormed down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's previous eight managers lost their debut La Liga meeting with their rivals.

Following the player-focused approach from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, With Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces creating the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger has one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game indicated strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you feel close to being the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he says why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the recent matches, the latest display highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The expert said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, like on the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Yamal appears in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue