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The match represented practically an ideal outing from the Madrid side, who defeated Barca two goals to one in El Clasico and stretch their lead at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league along with setup this campaign following a difficult few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his deadly performance when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines proved perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Frustrated at being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked directly past the coach and marched to the dressing room, before returning to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their first La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

An expert observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, while Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid might think about selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

He has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced in the second half spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the best player, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of recent matches, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The analyst commented, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine appears in top condition, maybe due to injury issues