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The match represented nearly a perfect outing from the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby and increase the gap at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal along with assist this term after a tough spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his deadly performance in front of goal, while the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico in the dugout proved perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the star forward complained on his way right by the coach before headed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Madrid's recent managers were defeated in their first La Liga match with their rivals.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded its first major result.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barca were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, his chant was chanted multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

However multiple various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you feel near number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of recent derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The analyst commented, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender played him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names were below par. The youngster appears he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems