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This proved to be nearly an ideal day from the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico and extend their lead at the summit in the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder got his maiden league goal along with assist this campaign after a difficult spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius ranted as he walked directly past his manager before stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's previous eight bosses lost their debut league meeting with Barcelona.

After the relaxed approach from the previous coach fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, while the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously was expected to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, Employing Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning in possession with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, his name were sung repeatedly by a fervent Madrid fans.

However recently there were numerous stories lately that the club might think about allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you feel close to being number one in the world, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's matches, this outing highlighted their uncertain early form.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing when they are missing.

Balague said, “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 organized, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues