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This proved to be practically an ideal day from the Madrid side, as they defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico and stretch the gap at the summit in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal along with key pass this campaign after a tough spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal form when scoring, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout proved perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, the star forward ranted while walking right by the coach before stormed to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Success from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut league meeting with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach produced its first major result.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, while Barcelona struggled due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for Jude, who last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, however he could to move centrally and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and additional options to block the channels.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name was chanted on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet multiple various accounts over the past period that the club might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger has one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe close to being the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

Balague commented, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue