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The match represented almost a perfect day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby and extend the gap at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike along with key pass this campaign following a challenging spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his clinical touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked directly past the coach before stormed down the tunnel, then returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's recent managers lost their initial La Liga match against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti fell short last season, his structured approach produced an important victory.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, while Barca struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for Jude, who previously was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and more.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to put Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger has a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you feel near number one in the world, then the club drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display represented Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. The youngster appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues