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It was almost an ideal performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to increase their advantage at the top in La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden domestic strike along with key pass of the season following a difficult few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form in attack, while the coach's game plan during his debut derby in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before headed down the tunnel, then returning to the bench later.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused approach from the previous coach fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, and Barcelona were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems good news for Jude, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and additional options to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But multiple numerous stories over the past period that the club could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you feel on the verge of number one in the world, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue