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The match represented practically an ideal performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico and extend their advantage at the top in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his first goal in the league and assist this term after a difficult few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly form when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before headed to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Results from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their initial La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, while Barca struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert added, “By using the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession with room, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

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

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you believe on the verge of the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros for him and let him go.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have robbed the manager of important stars including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues