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It was practically an ideal performance from Real Madrid, who beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in the famous derby and stretch their advantage at the summit of La Liga to five points.

Bellingham notched his first league goal along with key pass this term following a challenging few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his lethal form in attack, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy with being substituted, Vinicius protested on his way right by the coach and headed to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial league match against Barca.

Following the player-focused method under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system seems beneficial for the midfielder, who previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, however he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, you get increased movement and more ways to shut down the channels.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos might think about selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger will have a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested tension. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

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

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the top star, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

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

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems