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This proved to be almost a flawless performance for the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca 2-1 during the famous derby to increase their lead in first place of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his first league goal and setup of the season following a challenging period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius complained on his way straight past the coach before marched off the pitch, before coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight managers lost their initial league match against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he previously was expected to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the young star started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides greater energy and more ways to block the channels.”

This led to the team to put Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out repeatedly by a fervent Madrid fans.

But there have been various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if the right offer was made.

He has a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you believe close to being the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

Balague commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue