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The match represented almost a flawless performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one during the famous derby and increase the gap at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike and key pass this campaign after a challenging period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in attack, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius protested while walking directly past Xabi Alonso before marched to the dressing room, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Results from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their debut La Liga meeting with their rivals.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Jude, as he in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star played on the right, however he could to move centrally and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, With Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and more ways to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him were sung multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were various accounts lately that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half spoke of strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe on the verge of the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of recent derbies, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars including the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the approach is not effective without them.

The expert said, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues