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It was practically a perfect day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to extend their advantage at the top in La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural league goal and setup of the season after a challenging few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his deadly form when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at coming off, Vinicius ranted while walking right by the coach and stormed to the dressing room, then returning to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Results for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's recent managers were defeated in their first league meeting with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and Barca didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system seems beneficial for Bellingham, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, “By using Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

However recently there were various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger has one season to go on his contract when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game indicated issues. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

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

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears in top condition, possibly because of groin problems