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It was practically an ideal day from the Madrid side, who defeated Barca 2-1 in the Clasico to extend their advantage at the summit of La Liga to five points.

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

The French forward maintained his deadly form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Unhappy at coming off, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before marched to the dressing room, before coming back to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their initial league encounter against Barcelona.

After the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for Jude, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

On paper the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he could to move centrally and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, “By using the French midfielder in the center, it brings greater energy and additional options to shut down the channels.”

As a result the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by a fervent Madrid fans.

However recently there were countless reports over the past period that the club might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

He has a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague said, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself near number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective without them.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the first goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems