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This proved to be practically an ideal performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby to stretch their advantage at the top of La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with setup this term after a challenging few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical touch in attack, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines proved perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested while walking right by Xabi Alonso before headed to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent coaches lost their debut La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the player-focused approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be good news for Bellingham, who in the past was expected to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert continued, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and additional options to block the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple various accounts lately that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you believe on the verge of the best player, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent matches, this outing highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster appears he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues