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This proved to be almost an ideal outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to increase their advantage at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first goal in the league along with assist this campaign following a difficult spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his deadly form in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward complained while walking straight past the coach and stormed to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Madrid's previous eight coaches lost their debut La Liga encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barca were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, but actually he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, Employing Camavinga in the center, you get greater energy and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However recently there were various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced in the second half indicated strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue