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It was practically a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to increase their lead at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham scored his first league goal along with setup this term following a difficult period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico on the sidelines worked perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at being substituted, Vinicius ranted on his way directly past his manager and stormed down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results for the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their first La Liga match against their rivals.

After the player-focused method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be good news for Bellingham, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and additional options to block the channels.”

“That forced them to put Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

He will have one year remaining on his contract when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing represented their uncertain early form.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

The analyst commented, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal seems not he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems