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The match represented nearly an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca 2-1 during the Clasico and extend the gap in first place of the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder got his first domestic strike and setup this campaign following a tough spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his clinical performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico on the sidelines worked perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked straight past his manager and marched down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting with their rivals.

After the player-focused style from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barca were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Jude, who previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and more ways to close down the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that the club might think about allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response when substituted in the second half suggested strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the last season's derbies, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working without them.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal seems not he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues