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The match represented nearly a flawless day from Real Madrid, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to increase their advantage at the top of the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham got his maiden league goal and key pass this term after a tough period healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical performance in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines proved perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way right by Xabi Alonso and stormed to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Success from the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's previous eight managers lost their debut league match with Barca.

Following the relaxed method from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, while the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

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

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, who in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

On paper the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst continued, With the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and better ability to block the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Jude on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger has one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel near number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and the player now.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display represented Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

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

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of groin problems