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The match represented almost a perfect day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and stretch their lead at the top in La Liga to five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural league goal along with key pass of the season after a challenging few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius complained while walking directly past the coach and marched down the tunnel, then returning to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Yields Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting against their rivals.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, and the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Jude, as he last season was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, however he could to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague continued, With Camavinga in the center, it brings more dynamism and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces creating the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung on several occasions by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple countless reports lately that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

He has one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have left without the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective without them.

Balague said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of groin problems