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The match represented almost an ideal outing from the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico and increase the gap at the top of La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden domestic strike and setup this term following a challenging spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his deadly touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, the star forward complained on his way right by his manager before stormed down the tunnel, then returning on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results for the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

After the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, who in the past had been tasked to do everything in the center and beyond.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but actually he could to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced them to put Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas love Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

However recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if the right offer was made.

The winger will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you feel close to being number one in the world, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

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

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue