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The match represented nearly an ideal performance from Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby to extend their lead in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural goal in the league and assist this campaign following a tough spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby as coach functioned perfectly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, Vinicius ranted on his way right by Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their first La Liga meeting with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and the visitors struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, With Camavinga in the middle, it brings more dynamism and better ability to block the channels.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But multiple various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you feel close to being number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst commented, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal appears he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems