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It was practically an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barcelona 2-1 during El Clasico to extend their advantage in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league and setup this campaign after a challenging few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward complained as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before headed to the dressing room, before returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's recent coaches lost their first La Liga match with their rivals.

After the relaxed approach from the previous coach did not deliver last season, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while the visitors didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for Jude, as he last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and more ways to shut down the channels.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

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

Vinicius has a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of issues. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near the top star, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal seems not he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue