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This proved to be almost a perfect day from Real Madrid, as they beat Barca two goals to one in the famous derby to extend the gap in first place in La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike along with key pass this campaign following a difficult few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his clinical form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy with his substitution, Vinicius protested while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and headed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's recent managers were defeated in their initial league encounter with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed style from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach seems positive for Jude, as he last season was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and more ways to close down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe on the verge of number one in the world, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players were below par. Lamine seems not in top condition, maybe due to injury issues