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It was nearly a perfect day for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in the famous derby and increase their advantage at the top of the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder scored his first domestic strike and key pass this term after a difficult spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his clinical performance in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his first Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated with coming off, the Brazilian winger protested while walking straight past the coach and stormed to the dressing room, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial league match against their rivals.

After the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, while the visitors didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems good news for the midfielder, who in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the center and more.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, however he had the freedom to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, Employing the French midfielder in the center, it brings greater energy and better ability to close down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning in possession and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant rang out on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

But there have been various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain selling him should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half indicated tension. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, 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 organized, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal seems not he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems