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It was almost an ideal performance from Real Madrid, as they beat Barca two goals to one in the Clasico and increase the gap in first place in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike along with key pass this term after a challenging few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his clinical performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout proved brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward protested while walking directly past his manager and marched down the tunnel, before coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their initial La Liga encounter with Barca.

After the player-focused approach from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, while Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

“They defended with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be positive for Jude, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst added, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, you get greater energy and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

However there have been numerous stories lately that the club might think about selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

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

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster appears he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems