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The match represented nearly a perfect day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barca two goals to one during the famous derby to extend their lead in first place of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass of the season following a difficult spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his lethal form when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, Vinicius ranted as he walked directly past his manager and headed down the tunnel, then returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their initial La Liga encounter with Barca.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, while Barcelona struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system seems good news for the midfielder, as he previously was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to drift inward and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, Employing the French midfielder in the center, this provides more dynamism and additional options to block the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

However there have been countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger will have a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated tension. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue