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The match represented practically a flawless day from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to stretch their advantage at the summit in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike along with setup this term following a difficult period recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his deadly touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, Vinicius complained while walking right by Xabi Alonso and headed to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Success for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's recent managers were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed method from the previous coach fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for the midfielder, who in the past had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but in practice he could to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst added, With the French midfielder in the center, you get greater energy and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

But there have been numerous stories lately that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you believe on the verge of number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

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

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's matches, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The analyst commented, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names were below par. Lamine appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems