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The match represented nearly a perfect performance for the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals 2-1 in the Clasico and increase their lead at the summit in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his maiden league goal along with assist this campaign after a challenging period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his lethal touch in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines proved perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso and stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga match with their rivals.

After the player-focused style from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst added, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response after coming off late in the game suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the top star, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective in their absence.

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

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster seems not in top condition, maybe due to groin problems