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It was practically a flawless day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and stretch their advantage at the top of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal along with key pass this campaign after a difficult period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his lethal performance in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut derby in the dugout proved brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward ranted as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso before stormed off the pitch, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against Barca.

Following the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, while the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, With the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make Barca's task tough.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe close to being number one in the world, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, the latest display represented their uncertain early form.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of important stars including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The analyst stated, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues