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The match represented almost a perfect outing from the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during the Clasico and extend their advantage at the top of the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural league goal along with assist this term following a challenging period coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly performance when scoring, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby as coach worked like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius complained while walking straight past his manager before stormed to the dressing room, then returning to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight managers lost their first La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

An expert noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, while Barca didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems beneficial for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, you get increased movement and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple various accounts over the past period that the club would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half suggested tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you believe near the best player, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, this outing represented their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

Balague said, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

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

“Their stars were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue