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It was practically a flawless performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to extend their lead at the top in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham scored his first league goal and setup of the season after a challenging period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the star forward ranted on his way straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Success from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's recent bosses lost their initial league encounter with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barca didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, who in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, however he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst added, With the French midfielder in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to close down the channels.”

This led to the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But multiple numerous stories lately that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel on the verge of the best player, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and the player now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of recent derbies, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues