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This proved to be almost a flawless outing for Real Madrid, who defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to increase the gap in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this campaign after a tough few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his clinical form in attack, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way right by Xabi Alonso and headed to the dressing room, then returning to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Success from the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their first league match with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change seems good news for Jude, as he last season was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, Employing Camavinga in the center, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the spaces.”

“That forced them to position Bellingham wide right. I'm sure his role included to track Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

He has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you feel on the verge of the top star, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the club is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's matches, this outing represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

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

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Yamal seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems