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The match represented practically a perfect outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to stretch the gap at the summit of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural league goal and assist this campaign after a challenging spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his lethal form in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first derby in the dugout worked brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward complained as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before marched off the pitch, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Results from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their initial league encounter with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire style from the previous coach fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, and Barcelona didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be good news for Jude, who in the past was expected to do everything in the engine room and more.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and additional options to close down the spaces.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

But there have been numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response when substituted in the second half suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you feel close to being the top star, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of recent derbies, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems