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The match represented almost an ideal outing for Real Madrid, who defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one in the famous derby and extend the gap at the top in La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder notched his first goal in the league along with setup this term following a challenging few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical form when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby as coach proved brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, Vinicius protested on his way right by his manager and headed to the dressing room, before coming back on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Yields Results from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting with Barca.

After the player-focused method from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system seems good news for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he could to move centrally and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, “By using the French midfielder in the center, you get greater energy and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Bellingham wide right. Certainly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

But there have been various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

The winger will have one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

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

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you feel close to being the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the club is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of key players including the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and his system is failing without them.

Balague said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems