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It was nearly an ideal outing from the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to increase their advantage at the top of La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal and key pass of the season following a difficult period coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his deadly form in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout worked perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by the coach and marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Gets Success for the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their debut league match against Barcelona.

After the player-focused approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, and the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system seems positive for Jude, who previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star played on the right, however he was allowed to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

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

“That forced them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make Barca's task tough.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

Yet recently there were numerous stories lately that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

He will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game suggested issues. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

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

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and him now.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players were below par. Yamal seems not he's in good form, maybe due to groin problems