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This proved to be nearly a flawless day from Real Madrid, who defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico to increase their advantage at the top of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league along with setup of the season after a tough period coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy at coming off, Vinicius complained as he walked straight past the coach before stormed to the dressing room, then coming back to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Success from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering seven of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their initial league match against Barca.

Following the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, this provides more dynamism and more ways to close down the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However there have been various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

He will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being the top star, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and sell him.”

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

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the last season's Clasicos, this outing represented Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the first goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to groin problems