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The match represented practically an ideal outing from the Madrid side, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and stretch the gap in first place of La Liga to five points.

Bellingham got his first domestic strike along with key pass of the season after a tough spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his lethal form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, Vinicius complained on his way directly past his manager before marched down the tunnel, then reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering seven of Real's last eight bosses lost their initial La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, and Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he previously was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he could to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to position Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet multiple various accounts lately that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger has one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of groin problems