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This proved to be almost a perfect outing for Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby and stretch their advantage in first place in La Liga to five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league and key pass of the season after a tough period coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his lethal form in attack, while the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, Vinicius ranted while walking directly past the coach and stormed down the tunnel, before reappearing to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Delivers Success for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, while Barca didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for the midfielder, who in the past was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

On paper the young star played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague continued, “By using Camavinga in the middle, this provides greater energy and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by a fervent Madrid fans.

Yet there have been countless reports lately that Real Madrid could entertain selling him should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted in the second half indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe on the verge of number one in the world, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – to him he says why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective without them.

Balague said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the first goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue