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The match represented almost an ideal outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca two goals to one in the famous derby and stretch their advantage at the top of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his maiden league goal and setup of the season following a tough period healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his deadly touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby as coach worked brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy with his substitution, the star forward protested as he walked straight past his manager before stormed down the tunnel, then coming back to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their debut league match with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

An expert observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, and Barca didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, Employing the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings increased movement and better ability to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But multiple numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe on the verge of the best player, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and him currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

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

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster seems not he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues