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The match represented nearly a perfect day from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 during El Clasico and increase the gap in first place in La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this term following a difficult spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his deadly performance in front of goal, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines worked perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius complained while walking right by his manager and headed down the tunnel, before returning to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their debut league encounter with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be good news for Bellingham, who in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague continued, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, it brings greater energy and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were numerous stories lately that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response after coming off late in the game spoke of issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself near the top star, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent matches, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The analyst commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue