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It was practically a perfect performance from Real Madrid, who defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one in the Clasico to extend their lead at the summit in the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden domestic strike along with key pass of the season after a challenging period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his deadly form in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward protested as he walked right by Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, then reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's last eight bosses lost their debut La Liga encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for Jude, as he previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert added, Employing the French midfielder in central midfield, you get increased movement and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Los Blancos might think about selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel close to being the top star, then the club shifts the focus towards 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 unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach is failing in their absence.

Balague stated, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. Yamal appears he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems