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The match represented almost a perfect outing from Real Madrid, who overcame Barca 2-1 in El Clasico to stretch their lead at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham scored his first goal in the league and setup this term following a tough period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines proved perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward protested as he walked directly past his manager and marched off the pitch, then reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's recent bosses lost their initial league encounter with Barca.

Following the relaxed method from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side performed excellently, while the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

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

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, With the French midfielder in the middle, this provides more dynamism and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to put Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

But multiple various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

He will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

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

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel near number one in the world, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine appears in top condition, possibly because of groin problems