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The match represented practically an ideal day for Real Madrid, who defeated Barcelona 2-1 during El Clasico and extend their lead at the top in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural domestic strike and setup this term following a challenging spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby as coach functioned like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Frustrated with coming off, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past his manager and headed to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Yields Success for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their first league encounter with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, while the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach seems good news for Jude, as he in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, Employing Camavinga in the center, you get increased movement and better ability to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to put Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to track the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

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

Yet there have been various accounts in recent months that the club might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger will have one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of issues. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague said, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

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

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the manager of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system is failing in their absence.

The expert said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems