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This proved to be practically an ideal outing for the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to increase their advantage at the summit in La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal along with key pass this term after a difficult period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his deadly performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

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

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius protested on his way directly past his manager and headed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the bench later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's previous eight managers lost their debut league match against their rivals.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system seems positive for the midfielder, who last season was expected to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and better ability to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

Yet multiple numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid would consider selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half spoke of tension. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself near the best player, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that the club has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and him now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of recent matches, the latest display highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Yamal appears in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue