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The match represented practically a flawless outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico and extend their advantage at the top of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike along with assist of the season after a tough spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical form in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy at being substituted, Vinicius ranted on his way directly past his manager and stormed to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Success from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's recent coaches lost their debut league match against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by a short distance. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems good news for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

On paper the young star played on the right, however he could to come inside and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, With Camavinga in the middle, this provides greater energy and more ways to close down the channels.”

“That forced the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response after coming off in the second half spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you believe on the verge of the top star, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the manager of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective without them.

Balague commented, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues