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The match represented almost a perfect outing from Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico to stretch their lead at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder scored his first goal in the league along with key pass this term after a tough few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form when scoring, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Unhappy at his substitution, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past the coach before marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Success from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's recent coaches lost their initial league meeting against Barca.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, while Barca didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach looks to be positive for Jude, who previously had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, “By using Camavinga in the center, you get more dynamism and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

He will have a year left on his contract come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems