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The match represented nearly an ideal day for the Madrid side, who defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico and extend their advantage at the top in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league and key pass this term after a challenging few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly touch in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby as coach worked brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked straight past the coach and stormed down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their debut league encounter with Barcelona.

Following the player-focused approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

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

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be beneficial for Jude, as he previously was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and better ability to block the spaces.”

This led to them to deploy Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

He has one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half spoke of issues. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and the player now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's derbies, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have robbed the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The analyst said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue