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The match represented almost a perfect day for the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico and stretch their lead in first place of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden goal in the league along with key pass of the season after a challenging period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his clinical performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby in the dugout worked like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at coming off, the star forward complained while walking directly past his manager and stormed to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Gets Results for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight coaches lost their initial La Liga match with Barcelona.

After the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, while Barcelona didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he previously was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, however he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

However multiple various accounts over the past period that the club could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger has one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response after coming off in the second half spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

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

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and him now.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, the latest display represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective without them.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue