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It was practically a perfect outing for the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca two goals to one during El Clasico to increase the gap at the summit of the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this campaign following a challenging period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical performance when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, Vinicius protested as he walked directly past his manager before headed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight managers lost their first league encounter against Barca.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach produced its first major result.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, With Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

As a result the team to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

Yet there have been various accounts lately that the club would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius will have a year left on his contract when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game suggested issues. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you feel on the verge of the top star, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's matches, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing without them.

The expert commented, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, like on the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

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

The big names were below par. Yamal seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues