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The match represented practically a flawless performance from the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 during El Clasico and extend their advantage at the top in La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder notched his first domestic strike and setup this term after a challenging period recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly form in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked directly past his manager before marched to the dressing room, before coming back on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's last eight coaches lost their initial La Liga match with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, and Barca were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, Employing Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and more ways to block the spaces.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his name rang out on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

However recently there were various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He has one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is hard to change, notably when you feel near the top star, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning each of the recent matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of important stars including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

The expert commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues