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It was nearly an ideal performance from the Madrid side, as they beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico and extend the gap at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league and key pass of the season following a tough period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his deadly form in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

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

Frustrated at coming off, Vinicius complained while walking directly past the coach before stormed down the tunnel, before reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Results from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their first La Liga match against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach fell short earlier, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and better ability to close down the channels.”

As a result them to put Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But recently there were countless reports in recent months that the club could entertain selling him if the right offer was made.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself close to being the top star, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

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

Key players did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue