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The match represented practically a flawless performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and increase the gap at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league along with setup this term following a challenging few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his deadly form in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Frustrated at being substituted, Vinicius protested on his way right by his manager before headed to the dressing room, before coming back to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, considering seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their debut league encounter with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for the midfielder, who last season had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the young star started wide right, but in practice he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and better ability to block the channels.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked 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 creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

But multiple numerous stories lately that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the best player, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent derbies, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have deprived the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective without them.

The analyst said, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal seems not in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue