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This proved to be nearly a flawless day for Real Madrid, who beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby and increase the gap at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal and setup this campaign following a difficult period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his lethal form in attack, and the coach's game plan in his first Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, Vinicius complained on his way right by the coach and marched to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that seven of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga match against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, his structured approach produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, while the visitors were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be positive for Bellingham, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he could to come inside and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

As a result them to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name were sung multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half suggested strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself near number one in the world, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the last season's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine appears in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue