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This proved to be almost a perfect day for Real Madrid, who defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to increase their advantage at the top in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural domestic strike along with key pass this campaign following a difficult few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his clinical form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius ranted on his way straight past the coach before headed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight coaches lost their debut league encounter against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

An expert noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach looks to be beneficial for Jude, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert added, With Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to deploy Bellingham wide right. I'm sure his role included to track the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

However there have been numerous stories lately that Los Blancos would consider selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

He will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half suggested issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being the best player, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and him at the moment.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue