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The match represented almost a perfect outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barca 2-1 during the Clasico and stretch their lead in first place of the domestic championship by five points.

Bellingham got his first league goal along with key pass this term following a difficult spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his deadly performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first derby in the dugout worked perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained on his way directly past Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, then returning to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Yields Success from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barca struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system seems positive for Bellingham, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, but actually he could to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague stated, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and better ability to close down the spaces.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham wide right. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that the club might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you believe near the best player, then the club drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective without them.

The analyst commented, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to groin problems