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The match represented nearly a perfect day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico to increase the gap at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden goal in the league and assist this term after a tough spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his deadly touch in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Unhappy with his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked directly past his manager before stormed down the tunnel, before reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their debut league meeting against Barca.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, and the visitors struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be positive for Jude, as he in the past was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to track the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were numerous stories lately that the club could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger has one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game indicated strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you believe near the top star, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the first goal since the defender failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues