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It was practically a flawless day from Real Madrid, who defeated Barca two goals to one during El Clasico and stretch their lead at the top of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league and assist of the season after a tough spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his clinical form in attack, and the coach's game plan in his first Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward protested on his way directly past his manager and stormed to the dressing room, before reappearing to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach produced an important victory.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, and the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he could to drift inward and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides greater energy and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet multiple numerous stories in recent months that the club might think about letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game indicated strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself near the best player, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the club has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's matches, this outing represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working without them.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems