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The match represented nearly a perfect day from Real Madrid, who overcame Barca two goals to one in the famous derby to stretch their lead at the top of the Spanish league to five points.

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

Mbappe maintained his lethal form when scoring, and the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked directly past his manager before headed down the tunnel, then reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Results for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent coaches lost their initial league match with Barca.

After the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

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

This approach appears to be positive for Jude, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in the center and more.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Los Blancos would consider selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

He has one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response after coming off late in the game indicated issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you feel on the verge of the best player, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, like on the first goal since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster seems not he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems