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The match represented practically a perfect day from Real Madrid, who overcame Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby and extend the gap in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural league goal along with key pass this term following a challenging period healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his lethal performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Unhappy at being substituted, Vinicius protested as he walked straight past the coach before headed off the pitch, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Success for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their debut league encounter against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, while Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be positive for the midfielder, who last season was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, “By using the French midfielder in the center, this provides more dynamism and more ways to close down the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that supporters adore Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple various accounts lately that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger has one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel close to being number one in the world, then the club drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display represented Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

The expert said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues