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It was almost a perfect outing for Real Madrid, who overcame Barca 2-1 during the famous derby to stretch the gap at the top of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his first league goal along with assist of the season following a tough period recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical touch in attack, and the manager's strategy in his first Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Frustrated at coming off, the star forward ranted on his way directly past the coach before stormed to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's recent managers lost their debut league match with Barca.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for Jude, as he last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, his name were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But multiple various accounts lately that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half indicated issues. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel close to being number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of key players including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster seems not he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue