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The match represented practically an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 in the famous derby and increase the gap in first place in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league and setup of the season after a tough spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his clinical touch when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby as coach functioned brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked straight past his manager before marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Success from the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their initial league meeting with Barca.

After the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

An expert observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, Employing Camavinga in the center, this provides greater energy and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were countless reports lately that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

His response when substituted in the second half spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you feel near number one in the world, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the club has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display represented their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the approach is not effective without them.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster seems not he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues