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It was almost a perfect performance from the Madrid side, as they defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico and extend the gap in first place in the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike along with key pass of the season following a difficult few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly performance when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested while walking right by the coach before marched off the pitch, then coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their first La Liga meeting with Barca.

After the relaxed approach from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be positive for Bellingham, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and better ability to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing in their absence.

Balague stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue