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This proved to be almost a perfect performance from the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and increase their lead at the summit of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league and key pass of the season following a tough few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly form when scoring, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head yet again.

Frustrated at being substituted, Vinicius complained as he walked straight past the coach before stormed down the tunnel, before coming back to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering seven of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their first league meeting with their rivals.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, however he had the freedom to come inside and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and additional options to block the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, his chant was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger has a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

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

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective without them.

Balague said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the first goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

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

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal seems not in top condition, possibly because of injury issues