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It was practically a perfect outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby to stretch their lead at the summit in La Liga to five points.

Bellingham got his maiden league goal along with key pass this campaign after a challenging period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his deadly performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico in the dugout worked perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way right by Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, before reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Results for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their debut La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems beneficial for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, however he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However recently there were various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger has one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe close to being number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

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

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue