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The match represented practically a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca two goals to one in El Clasico to extend their advantage at the summit in La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden league goal and assist this campaign after a challenging period coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first derby in the dugout worked like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking directly past the coach before headed down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Success from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, considering seven of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their debut league encounter against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be positive for Jude, as he last season had been tasked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, Employing Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

But there have been countless reports over the past period that the club would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel near number one in the world, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and him now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

Balague said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to injury issues