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The match represented practically an ideal outing for Real Madrid, who beat their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby to stretch the gap in first place of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his first goal in the league and key pass this term following a difficult few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical touch in attack, while the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius complained on his way straight past the coach before headed off the pitch, before returning to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Yields Success for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga match with Barcelona.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were impressive, while Barcelona didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

On paper the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst continued, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However multiple various accounts lately that Los Blancos could entertain selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you consider yourself close to being the best player, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning all four of recent derbies, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue