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This proved to be almost a flawless performance for the Madrid side, as they defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one during the Clasico to stretch their lead in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham notched his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this campaign following a difficult period coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal performance when scoring, and the manager's strategy in his first Clasico on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius protested while walking straight past the coach before stormed off the pitch, then coming back to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Gets Results for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that seven of Madrid's last eight managers lost their first league match against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed method from the previous coach did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model yielded a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he previously was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings more dynamism and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But recently there were various accounts in recent months that the club would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested issues. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

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

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you believe on the verge of the best player, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

The expert stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of injury issues