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It was almost a perfect day from the Madrid side, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one in El Clasico and increase their advantage in first place of the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder got his maiden league goal and setup of the season following a tough period recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his clinical performance in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by the coach before marched down the tunnel, then returning on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their first league meeting against their rivals.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, while Barcelona struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, however he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him were sung multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

Yet multiple countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game suggested strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you feel on the verge of the best player, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's derbies, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

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

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster seems not he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues