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The match represented nearly an ideal outing for the Madrid side, who overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and stretch their lead at the top of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his maiden goal in the league along with assist this campaign following a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal form in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby in the dugout worked perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy with coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking right by Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, then reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Results from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's previous eight bosses lost their debut La Liga match with their rivals.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Jude, who in the past was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and additional options to block the spaces.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that the club could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

He has one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you feel near the best player, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and the player now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the last season's matches, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system isn't working without them.

The expert said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues