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This proved to be practically a perfect performance from Real Madrid, who overcame Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico to extend their lead at the summit of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his first league goal and setup this campaign after a challenging period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly form in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby as coach worked like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with being substituted, Vinicius protested as he walked directly past the coach and stormed to the dressing room, before returning to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Results for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's last eight coaches lost their initial La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

After the player-focused approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be positive for Jude, who previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, however he could to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, Employing the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and more ways to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that the club could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel close to being number one in the world, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case the first goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues