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The match represented practically a flawless outing for Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico to stretch their advantage at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural league goal and setup of the season following a challenging spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his deadly touch in attack, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout proved perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy at being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained on his way straight past his manager and stormed down the tunnel, before coming back to the bench after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their first La Liga meeting against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he last season was expected to do everything in the center and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he could to drift inward and either assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague continued, With the French midfielder in the center, it brings increased movement and better ability to block the channels.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his name rang out on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

However multiple numerous stories over the past period that the club might think about selling him if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius has one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response to being replaced in the second half spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you believe on the verge of the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, so when he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates failing to press those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues