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The match represented almost a perfect performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to increase the gap at the top in the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first goal in the league and key pass of the season following a tough period recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his clinical performance when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward complained on his way directly past Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, before returning to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their first league meeting with their rivals.

After the player-focused method from the previous coach fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, while the visitors struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be good news for the midfielder, who previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

However there have been various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid might think about selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius will have a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel near the top star, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile between the club and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert commented, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

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

The big names did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of groin problems