🔗 Share this article

The match represented practically a perfect outing from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first league goal and key pass this term following a tough few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his clinical performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward protested while walking straight past the coach before marched off the pitch, then coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's recent managers were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting with Barca.

Following the player-focused style from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

An expert noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and Barca were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change seems positive for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been countless reports lately that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, He will face backlash for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you feel near the top star, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues