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The match represented practically a flawless performance from the Madrid side, who beat Barca two goals to one during the famous derby to increase their advantage at the summit in La Liga to five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike and setup of the season following a tough few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his clinical form when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

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

Frustrated at being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way right by his manager and stormed off the pitch, before returning to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that seven of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga match against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system seems positive for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings greater energy and better ability to close down the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been countless reports in recent months that the club would consider selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger will have one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

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

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you believe near the top star, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's derbies, this outing highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the manager of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

The analyst commented, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names did not perform well. The youngster seems not in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue