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This proved to be practically an ideal outing for the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby and extend the gap in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his first league goal along with setup this campaign after a challenging period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his clinical touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby in the dugout worked like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Frustrated at coming off, Vinicius protested while walking straight past the coach before headed to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Delivers Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their first La Liga match with Barcelona.

After the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems positive for Jude, who previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert stated, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and additional options to close down the spaces.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However recently there were various accounts lately that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response after coming off late in the game indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

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

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you feel on the verge of number one in the world, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, this outing represented their uncertain early form.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues