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The match represented practically a flawless performance for the Madrid side, as they overcame Barca 2-1 in El Clasico and extend their lead at the top of the domestic championship by five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden league goal along with setup this campaign following a difficult period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his clinical performance when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked straight past his manager before stormed to the dressing room, then reappearing to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Gets Success from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their initial La Liga match against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, while Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he could to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and more ways to shut down the channels.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been numerous stories lately that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if the right offer were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the top star, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

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

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue