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It was almost a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico and extend their lead at the top in the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder got his maiden goal in the league and setup of the season following a challenging spell healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his deadly performance in attack, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout proved perfectly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, Vinicius protested as he walked straight past his manager and headed off the pitch, before returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their initial La Liga meeting against Barca.

After the relaxed method from the previous coach did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, while Barcelona didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems beneficial for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and additional options to close down the channels.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas love Vinicius, his chant rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But multiple numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

He has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you feel near number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he says why always me?.”

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

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's derbies, the latest display represented Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to injury issues