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It was almost a perfect performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to increase the gap in first place in the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural domestic strike along with key pass this campaign following a tough spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his lethal performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby as coach functioned like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head once more.

Frustrated with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking directly past his manager and marched to the dressing room, before reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Success from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their first league encounter against their rivals.

Following the relaxed style from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for Jude, who previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst added, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced late in the game spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you believe on the verge of the top star, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue